Green Minced Moloukhia – Frozen 400g

Moloukhia, also known as jute leaves, is a staple in Egyptian and Middle Eastern cooking. With its distinctive green colour and silky texture when cooked, it’s most famously prepared as a hearty stew flavoured with garlic and coriander, often served alongside rice or with pieces of flatbread. Basma’s frozen minced moloukhia saves you the effort of washing, picking, and chopping fresh leaves – simply open the packet and cook straight from frozen. This ensures you enjoy both convenience and the rich, traditional flavour that moloukhia is known for.

Moloukhia is often simmered in a light broth made from chicken, beef, or rabbit, with the classic finishing touch of garlic and coriander fried in butter or ghee poured in just before serving. It’s nourishing, comforting, and truly authentic – a dish loved by generations.

Instructions:

1. Preparation: Remove the frozen molokhia from the packaging and set aside.
2. Broth Creation: In a pot, bring 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth to a gentle simmer.
3. Cooking Molokhia: Add the frozen minced molokhia to the simmering broth, stirring occasionally until fully thawed and integrated.
4. Flavour Enhancement: In a separate pan, sauté minced garlic and ground coriander in a tablespoon of oil until aromatic.
5. Combining Flavours: Incorporate the sautéed garlic and coriander into the molokhia mixture, stirring well.
6. Final Touches: Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serving Suggestion: Serve hot over cooked white rice or with warm pita bread, accompanied by lemon wedges for added zest.

Extra Tips

• Cook from frozen for best flavour and consistency.

• Pairs beautifully with rice vermicelli or warm Egyptian flatbread.

• For a lighter option, serve over quinoa or couscous.