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Molokhia

Name: Molokhia
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Egypt
Ingredients: 300g Molokhia; 300g Chicken Thigh; 1 tbsp Chicken Bouillon; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Ground Coriander; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 4 bowls, cooked White Rice

Soup

⏱ 35 min

👥 Serves 4

Difficulty ⭐⭐

Egypt's iconic green soup — silky jute leaves finished with fragrant garlic and coriander.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Finely chopped jute (molokhia) leaves create this soup's distinctive silky texture when simmered. Said to date back to Egyptian royal cuisine, it's finished with a sizzled garlic-and-coriander mixture poured over the top just before serving.

🌆 Where it's eaten: A beloved staple on Egyptian family tables, served over rice or with bread.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 4)

Molokhia 300g
Chicken Thigh 300g
Chicken Bouillon 1 tbsp
Garlic 3 cloves
Ground Coriander 1 tsp
Olive Oil 2 tbsp
White Rice 4 bowls, cooked

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Simmer the chicken thigh with the bouillon and water to make a broth.
Remove the chicken and shred into bite-sized pieces.
Add the molokhia to the broth and simmer until it thickens.
In a separate pan, sauté minced garlic and coriander in olive oil until fragrant.
Pour the sizzled garlic over the soup.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and serve with white rice.

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