Molokhia
Molokhia is a delicious soup that is enjoyed throughout the Middle East. It is easy to make and comes together in a short amount of time.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
- 400 grams Frozen Molokhia
- 75 grams Tomato paste
- 4 cup Water
- 3 Tbsp Olive oil
Dry ingredients
- 6 Garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 medium Onion thinly sliced
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1 Chicken stock cube
- 3 Bay leaves
Spices
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the pot: Preheat the pot on medium low heat. Drizzle the olive oil and sauté the onion for 3 minutes or until clear and slightly browned.
- Add the spices: When the onions are cooked, add garlic, coriander powder, cardamom powder, paprika powder, salt and pepper into the pot. Cook the spices for 1 minute. If the spices are looking dry, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and stir to mix.
- Add water: Add tomato paste, chicken stock cube, 3 cup water, bay leaves, cinnamon stick and molokhia (no need to defrost). Bring the soup to boil, and then reduce the temperature to low and simmer for 30 minutes with the lid closed.
- Garnish: Garnish with sliced onions and serve with white rice and chicken.