Authentic Molokhia Recipe: A Flavorful Delight!!

molokhia leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides a similar texture and flavor, while kale is more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while thighs are more economical than breasts.

Prepare onion with olive oil until soft.

Chop molokhia leaves finely or to preference.

Wash chicken and add to a pot with oil, browning each side.

Add boiling water and seasonings (salt, pepper, vegetable broth powder) to the pot.

Reserve the broth for later use.

Roast garlic in olive oil until brown, then add to the pot with chicken and broth.

In a rice cooker, add ghee, 3 cups Egyptian rice, 1 cup American rice, and salt.

Fill with boiling water to about a knuckle above the rice and cook for 25 minutes.

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