Molokhiya (green Leaf Vegetable)
Ingredients
- 2/5 liter soup (meat or chicken)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander (Kozbara)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste (tomato paste is optional, but preferable)
- 1 1/2 tablespoon butter (or 2 tablespoons oil)
- salt
- black pepper
- molokhya, either green or dry.
Instructions
(Sudan). Serves 3 - 4. Add the Molokhya (one bag) to the 2/5 of soup and heat for about 15 minutes on not a very hot level. It is not recommended to stir too much, so the Molokhya doesn't drawn in the bottom. (in case of green Molokhya, not dry). While cooking the Molokhya prepare the ta'leya (no equivalent English term). This is how to prepare the ta'leya: In a soup pan, heat the butter, or the oil. (make sure you don't burn the butter). Add the garlic and stir until it gets yellowish, then add the Coriander. Add the tomato paste and stir until it gets brown, but not burned! Add the result to the Molokya and stir slowly. Notes : Some parts of Sudan don't add tomato, some add lemon. The thickness of the Molokhya depends on the person's taste.
