Molokhia
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A delicious appetizer made from molokhia leaves, a traditional Egyptian dish.
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⏱️ 15 min prep + 40 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 2 kg of molokhia leaves
- 2 onions
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 liter of chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon of coriander
- 1 tablespoon of thyme
- 1 tablespoon of mint
- 1 tablespoon of parsley
- 1 lemon
Method
- Wash the molokhia leaves thoroughly and drain them.
- In a pot, sauté the garlic and onions in a bit of olive oil.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the molokhia leaves and cook for 30-40 minutes, until they are soft.
- Grind the ginger and add it to the molokhia broth.
- Add the herbs (coriander, thyme, mint, and parsley) to the molokhia broth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and add lemon juice.
- Serve hot in a bowl.
The story
Molokhia is an ancient and popular Egyptian dish with roots dating back to the Pharaonic era.
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