Jute leaves (Egyptian Molokhya)

A classic Egyptian highlight dish!

Time30 minutes
Yield4 servings
Recipe of Jute leaves (Egyptian Molokhya) by Salma Ibraheem

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of finely chopped jute leaves
  • 8 cloves of minced garlic
  • 1 cup of chicken/meat stock or seasoned water
  • 1 tbsp of ghee
  • 1 tbsp of dried coriander
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Steps

  1. On low heat, cook the leaves with the stock for few minutes till the mixture thickens a bit. Add the salt and black pepper and mix.
  2. In a pan, add the ghee and stir the garlic with the coriander till the garlic turns golden.
  3. Take a spoonful of the jute soup and add it to the hot garlic mix and then add the whole thing to the jute mixture.
  4. Let them get combined together for about 5 mins. Make sure to never bring your soup to boil.
  5. Serve hot in a bowl!
  6. It can be served with rice or just some peta bread, enjoy!