Notes

Molokheya is a popular national dish in Egypt, second only to Ful Medames.

This is just one variant.

See more on its history at Molokheya A national dish of Egypt.

Servings

Preparation Time

Ingredients

• 1 chicken.
• 1 pack molokheya.
• 1 1/2 tablespoon garlic , crushed.
• 1 1/2 tablespoon coriander , ground
• 3 tablespoons margarine or butter.
• Salt.

Cooking Instructions

• Wash chicken well then boil until tender.
• Strain and reserve 3-4 cups of chicken soup.
• Cut chicken into 4 pieces.
• In a skillet add 2 tablespoons margarine or butter.
• Fry chicken pieces until golden brown.
• In a deep pan heat reserved soup and bring to boil over high heat.
• Add 1 teaspoon coriander and 1/2 tablespoon garlic.
• Reduce heat and add molokheya and leave to boil once, uncovered.
• While molokhia is boiling, in a small skillet heat 1 tablespoon margarine or butter then add 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 tablespoon garlic and stir until golden brown.
• Immediately pour components of skillet onto molokheya in pan. Don't stir.
• Stir molokhia just before serving.
• Serve in a bowl with chicken and rice on the side.