Easy Mulukhiya Recipe (Molokiyah)
Learn how to make a traditional Egyptian Mulukhiya recipe with just one pot and seven ingredients for a nutritious comfort food dish!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound molokhia leaves fresh or frozen
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced with mortar and pestle
- 1 teaspoons ground coriander
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth + 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or bread, for serving
Instructions
- If using fresh molokhia leaves, wash them thoroughly and remove any tough stems. If using frozen molokhia, thaw it out before cooking for a few minutes.1 pound molokhia leaves
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ground coriander, and sauté until they're soft and fragrant.5 cloves garlic, 3 Tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoons ground coriander
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth (like we use in our orzo soup but without the noodles), and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it's boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.3 cups chicken or vegetable broth + 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- Add the molokhia leaves to the pot, and stir them into the broth. Let the mixture simmer for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season the Molokhia with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor.Salt to taste, Black pepper to taste
- Once the Molokhia is cooked and the leaves have softened, remove the pot from the heat.
- Serve the Molokhia hot, with cooked rice or bread on the side for dipping or scooping. Enjoy the delicious and nutritious Molokhia stew!Cooked rice or bread, for serving
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 812mg | Potassium: 688mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10900IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 3mg