Ingredients
For 9 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Chicken1.5 kg
- Molokhia leaves, finely minced (fresh or frozen)800 g
- Garlic cloves10
- Ground coriander2 tbsp
- Ghee50 g
- Stock1.5 L
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
- Egyptian short-grain rice400 g
- Vermicelli60 g
- Butter or ghee40 g
- Water700 ml
- Salt1 tsp
Method
- MainSimmer the chicken with onion and cardamom; roast after.
- BrothBring the stock to a simmer.
- MolokhiaStir in minced molokhia; heat without boiling hard.
- Ta'leyaFry garlic and coriander in ghee until golden (ta'leya); pour in with a gasp (shahqa).
- RiceBrown vermicelli in butter; add rice and water; cook covered 18 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 807 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 50.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43.4 g |
| Fat | 46.9 g |
| Fibre | 1.1 g |
| Sugar | 0.7 g |
| Sodium | 1269 mg |
| Saturated fat | 18.6 g |
| Serving size | about 480 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Milk, Wheat / gluten. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Chicken Molokhia take to make?
About 2 h in total: 20 min of preparation and 1 h 40 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Chicken Molokhia?
About 807 kcal per serving, with 50 g of protein. The recipe makes 9 servings of about 480 g each.
Which allergens does Chicken Molokhia contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Chicken Molokhia from?
Chicken Molokhia is a main course from Egypt. Molokhia with chicken.