Molukhia – Jews Mallow Soup

Molukhia is a popular dish in Egypt and is often referred to as the ‘national dish’. It has been consumed for centuries and is believed to have originated from ancient Egyptian cuisine.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Molukhia – Jews Mallow Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Egyptian, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Molukhia leaves
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Wash the molukhia leaves and remove any tough stems.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the molukhia leaves to the pot and cook for a few minutes until wilted.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, cumin, coriander, and black pepper.
7. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and let the soup rest for 5 minutes.
9. Serve hot with rice or bread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.