Molokhia

Ingredients

• 500 g frozen molokhia leavesSubstitute: spinach
• 1 whole chickenSubstitute: rabbit
• 8 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp ground coriander
• 1 L chicken broth
• 3 tbsp butterSubstitute: ghee
• 300 g rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Poach whole chicken in seasoned water with onion, cardamom, and bay leaves for 45 minutes. Reserve broth.

2. 2

   Finely chop molokhia leaves (or use pre-chopped frozen).

3. 3

   Bring chicken broth to a boil and add molokhia, stirring constantly.

4. 4

   In a small pan, fry crushed garlic in butter until golden, add ground coriander — this is the takleya.

5. 5

   Pour sizzling takleya into the molokhia pot. The aroma should be incredible.

6. 6

   Roast or grill the poached chicken until skin is crispy.

7. 7

   Serve molokhia soup over rice with pieces of chicken alongside. Add vinegar and onion salad.