Egyptian Molokhia Stew With Chicken
Molokhia is a popular dish in Egyptian cuisine, made with jute leaves and served as a stew. This recipe adds chicken to the mix for a hearty and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups jute leaves (frozen or fresh)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Stir in the ground coriander and cumin, then add the jute leaves to the pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring the stew to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let the stew cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the jute leaves are tender.
- Adjust the seasoning if needed, then serve the Egyptian Molokhia Stew with Chicken hot with rice or bread.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 45 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large pot Spatula Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Measuring cups
Tools
Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the Molokhia Stew with Chicken with a side of rice or pita bread.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
Cost
$15