Mulukhiyya

Submitted By: Golden Recipes Staff

Jordanian Cuisine

Mulukhiyya is an Egyptian national recipe. It's a popular dish made from the herb Corchorus. It's an aromatic thick soup that can be made as a separate soup dish or can be served with rice and meat. Add a little lemon juice for a little citrus flavor.

TIMING

PREP TIME : [15] Min
COOK TIME : [45] Min
READY IN : [60] Min

SERVES : [ 4 ] People

INGREDIENTS

1 whole chicken, cut into 4 serving pieces
2 cups mulukhiyya, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 chicken stock cube
1/2 teaspoon black chili pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups water

PREPARATION

Heat vegetable oil in a medium pot then add chicken and season with salt and chili pepper, cook over low heat for 15 minuets.
Add 3 cups water, mulukhiyya, garlic, and chicken stock, stir well and cook for 30 minuets.
Ladle into bowls and serve alone or with rice on the side.

Reviewed on 27-6-2008 by Chaimae

MashAllah, this is very good. I eated last year in Ramadan and always wondering how is made it. Gazak Allah Khayr for sharing this recipe. May Allah Subhana Wa Taala bless everyone who made this website, is very usefull for us.

Reviewed on 21-1-2009 by sheila alnajjar

I have tried to make this for my husband. I ve cooked it for an hour and he said itsd still not done and that the leaves should be melted together like a soup. Is this true? I 've also been on other websites that say cook for only 30 min.

Reviewed on 21-1-2009 by Alaa @ Golden Recipes Staff

Yes sheila the leaves should be melted together like a soup, the cooking time is depend on the Mulukhiyya type, there is different types of Mulukhiyya, our recipe here is for Jordanian Mulukhiyya

Reviewed on 19-8-2009 by dana

where is the cilantro? you are suppose to saute garlic and cilantro towards the end and add it to the stew and leave it for 15 min. this is what gives molokhya the flavor.

Reviewed on 20-8-2009 by Alaa @ Golden Recipes Staff

Hello Dana,

I never add Cilantro (Coriander) to this recipe, Arabian Mulukhiyya does not need that!, but adding Cilantro!!??...this is something i should give it a try. Thanks