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Egypt Molokhia (Jute leaf soup)

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 1 1 lb. chicken pieces
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 4 green cardamom pods
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 medium cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds - ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package chopped frozen molokhia
  • 2 cups cooked short-grain Egyptian rice
  • 2 tablespoons ghee clarified butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Add the chicken, onions, cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf and stock to a pot that's just large enough to hold the chicken. The chicken should be completely submerged. (you can add water if necessary) Cover and bring to a boil, then remove the lid and skim off any scum that accumulates on the surface. Keep skimming until there's no more foam coming up. Turn the heat down to a simmer, and cook the chicken for 20 minutes.
  • Make a paste using a mortar and pestle by combining the garlic, coriander, olive oil and salt.
  • In a frying pan add the paste you just made with 2 tablespoons ghee. Cook just until the garlic is brown but taking care not to burn it.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside, shred into bite size pieces when cool enough to handle.
  • Put the garlic mixture into the stockpot along with the frozen chopped molokhia (jute leaves)
  • Add the lemon juice and gently stir until the molokhia is thawed.
  • Serve over rice and shredded chicken pieces. Garnish with crispy pita chips and extra lemon. Enjoy!