Molokhia Recipe
Molokhia is a deep green leafy vegetable that is used to make this delicious stew.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 743kcal
Ingredients
For the Stock
- 6 Chicken Legs drumstick and thigh
- 8 cups Water
For the Stew
- 14 oz Molokhia Leaves (or Spinach) chopped and frozen
- 6 Chicken Legs from the stock
- 4 cups Chicken Stock from the stock
- 10 Garlic Cloves chopped
- 2 oz Butter
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1½ tsp Seven Spices
- 1½ tsp Salt
Instructions
For the Stock
- Place whole chicken legs in a pot with 8 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil, and then turn down to a strong simmer for about 40 minutes.
- Remove chicken and pour stock through a sieve. Set aside.
For the Stew
- Melt butter in a saucepan.
- Add olive oil, salt and spices.
- Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about three minutes.
- Add molokhia, stir well.
- Add 4 cups chicken stock and cooked chicken legs.
- Cook for 15 to 30 minutes - more depending on the thickness of the sauce desired.
- Add lemon juice, stir and remove from heat.
- Serve hot over rice.
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Nutrition
Calories: 743kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 265mg | Sodium: 1163mg | Potassium: 1080mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6676IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 4mg