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Molokhiya (Vegan) by Cooking.Journey

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Middle Eastern, Vegan

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 2 packages molokhiyeh frozen (also known a Egyptian Spinach, Nalta jute, or tossa jute)
• 5 cloves garlic chopped
• 4 tablespoons coriander fresh, chopped (this item optional)
• 5 cups vegetarian broth
• 2 cubes vegetarian stock (like Maggi)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon all spice
• fresh hot chili optional

Course Main Dish Cuisine Middle Eastern, Vegan Servings people Ingredients 2 packages molokhiyeh frozen (also known a Egyptian Spinach, Nalta jute, or tossa jute) 5 cloves garlic chopped 4 tablespoons coriander fresh, chopped (this item optional) 5 cups vegetarian broth 2 cubes vegetarian stock (like Maggi) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon all spice fresh hot chili optional

Instructions

1. Heat the broth over stove-top. Meanwhile, thaw molokhiyeh then purée using a blender .
2. Add molokhiyeh to the broth when boiling, add the vegetarian stock cubes, add all spice and salt. Let it boil for 10 to 15 mins.
3. Smash the garlic up in a mortar and pestle until it becomes almost a paste. Fry in oil (with the optional chili and coriander ) until light gold but not brown or burnt.
4. Take molokhiyeh off heat. Pour garlic mixture over the molokhiyeh, stir and let it rest for an extra 5 mins. Serve next to a bowl of rice.

   
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Recipe Notes

• This dish is typically served with sides of: chopped onion in vinegar, rice, & fried pita chips
• This dish also made with chicken. Recipe here. 

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