Molokhia Stew

Name: Molokhia Stew
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cooking oil; 8 cloves of garlic crushed; 4 chicken breasts; 2 tsp pepper; 2 tsp salt; 2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander (optional); 6 cups chicken stock; Molokhia 1200g (minced frozen from Arabic grocery store); 1 roma tomato cut in half; Lemons for garnish; 4 cups basmati rice soaked and strained; 1 tbsp cooking oil; 2 tsp salt; 8 cups water

11 steps

Prep:5minCook:50min

Molokhia (known as Jute Mallow or Jews Mallow) is a rich and flavorful Middle Eastern dish that is both healthy and delicious. The tender leaves of the jute plant are simmered with garlic and spices, creating a thick and velvety stew that is bursting with flavor. With its earthy taste, molokhia is the perfect comfort food for any meal. To enhance the flavors even further, fresh lemon juice is squeezed over the top, adding a bright and tangy contrast that brings the dish to life. This dish is sure to delight your taste buds with every bite. So why not try molokhia today and experience the taste of the Middle East in your own home! In this recipe, I will be sharing a simple and straightforward method for making molokhia at home. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, you'll find this recipe easy to follow and delicious to taste! Not only is this dish a hit among adults, but kids love it too! Its rich and comforting flavor is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Updated at: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:54:50 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories549.8 kcal (27%)

Total Fat13.4 g (19%)

Carbs65.8 g (25%)

Sugars2.9 g (3%)

Protein31.7 g (63%)

Sodium814.2 mg (41%)

Fiber4 g (14%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

9 servings

Molokhia Stew

1 Tbspcooking oil

8 clovesgarlic

crushed

4chicken breasts

2 tsppepper

2 tspsalt

2 tspcumin

1 tspcoriander

optional

6 cupschicken stock

1200gMolokhia

minced frozen from Arabic grocery store

Rice

4 cupsbasmati rice

soaked and strained

1 Tbspcooking oil

2 tspsalt

8 cupswater

Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot, add oil to medium heat and let it get hot.

Step 2

Add the crushed garlic and chicken breasts to the bottom. Add all the spices to the chicken and flip the chicken over to sear both sides with the garlic and spices.

Step 3

Add 6 cups of chicken stock and the tomato and bring to a boil. Simmer the chicken for 20-40 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and can be shredded.

Step 4

Shred the chicken gently (depending on how large the pieces of chicken you prefer in the stew) and then add in the molokhia leaves.

Step 5

Bring the molokhia to a boil and then simmer for an additional 20 minutes until it darkens in color. If you like it more runny, add more stock. Adjust to the thickness of your liking.

Step 6

While the molokhia is boiling prepare the rice.

Step 7

Add oil to a pot on medium heat.

Step 8

Add the rinsed rice to the pot and salt and mix it with the oil.

Step 9

Add 8 cups of water and bring it to a boil.

Step 10

Cover the rice and lower the heat to medium/low for about 10-15 minutes until all the liquid has been absorbed by the rice and it is nice and fluffy.

Step 11

Plate your rice topped with the molokhia stew and garnish with fresh squeezed lemon juice.