Egyptian kitchen is famous for its delicious and traditional dishes, one of the most delicious dish is molokhia, Learn how to make Egyptian molokhia to prepare it and share with us your opinion of the delicious taste.
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Contents
- How to make Egyptian Molokhia?
- Ingredients.
- Instructions.
- The benefits of Molokhia.
- The nutritional value of Molokhia.
- How to make Egyptian molokhia “shlolo”
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| How to make Egyptian Molokhia |
How to make Egyptian Molokhia?
- Cooking Time: 60 minutes.
- Enough to: 4 people.
Ingredients
- Molokhia: 500 grams (green / cleaned, chopped with molokhia chop)
- Chicken: chicken (cut and cleaned)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Tomatoes: 1 piece (quartered)
- Black pepper: a quarter of a teaspoon
- Cardamom: 3 pieces
- Onions: 1 piece (chopped)
- Garlic: 6 cloves (crushed)
- Coriander: 1 teaspoon (ground)
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
- Margarine: 1 tablespoon
How to make Egyptian Molokhia
Instructions
- Put a saucepan of water on the gas.
- Add onions, tomatoes, salt, black pepper, cardamom and oil and leave to boil.
- Add the chicken and leave the mixture on the fire covered until the chicken is soft, then drain the broth and saute the chicken in the oven to become golden.
- Put about 2 cups of broth in a saucepan, add molokhia, and stir over a low heat.
- Add more broth if needed, while stirring without covering the saucepan.
- Leave the molokhia to boil on low heat for 15 minutes, until it becomes tender.
- Heat a tablespoon of ghee in a frying pan and saute the garlic until the aroma appears, then add the coriander and remove the pan from the heat.
- Place the molokhia in a serving dish, spread the coriander and garlic frying pan, and serve hot, along with the peppery rice and fried chicken.
How to make Egyptian Molokhia
How to make Egyptian Molokhia
The benefits of Molokhia
- Control of blood pressure.
- Promote heart health.
- Regulating the digestive system.
- Prevention of osteoporosis.
- Prevention of anemia.
- Relax and get rid of insomnia.
- Fight free radicals, infections and boost immunity.
How to make Egyptian Molokhia
How to make Egyptian Molokhia
The nutritional value of Molokhia
Molokhia contains many different nutrients that are essential for various vital body processes, they are:
- It is a rich source of dietary fiber and antioxidants such as carotenoids.
- It is a source of calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous and iron, in addition to the important element selenium for health and immune strengthening.
- Molokhia is a treasure trove of various vitamins such as: Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
- Each 100 grams of mallow contains approximately 26 calories, so it is considered low in calories and high in fiber, which makes it very suitable for those looking for low-calorie recipes that help in losing weight and curbing appetite.
How to make Egyptian Molokhia
The quantity of nutrients contained in 100 gm of molokhia
- Protein 1.94g
- Carbohydrates 5.79 g
- Fat 0.14g
- Fiber 2.8g
- Potassium 219 mg
- Sodium 7 mg
Upper Egypt molokhia “shlolo”
It is another recipe for molokhia from upper Egypt and it called “shlolo” and it is very healthy, Shlolo is one of the distinctive Egyptian dishes that Upper Egypt is famous for, and it can be served with vermicelli rice or sun bread.
- Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time:15 minutes
- The number of individuals 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried molokhia “dry”
- Half a liter of chicken soup.
- 1 small onion, roughly chopped.
- 1 medium tomato, chopped small.
- 1 tablespoon “tablespoon” minced garlic.
- Lemon juice.
- Salt.
- Ground cumin.
- Ground black pepper.
How to make Egyptian molokhia “shlolo”
Instructions
- In a large bowl over medium heat, add the soup, onion, tomato, and garlic, and saute well.
- Season the soup with salt, black pepper and cumin, and bring to a boil.
- Add the dried molokhia gradually, stirring continuously, until it is mixed with the soup, then it is thickened and then boiled.
- We remove the shlolo from the fire, and add lemon juice to it.
- We distribute the shlolo in the dishes, and serve it hot with vermicelli rice.
Benefits of shlolo:
- Molokhia contains vitamin A, which helps to strengthen the immune system.
- Molokhia helps increase sexual desire as well as removing tension and stress.
- Each half cup of “100 grams” of cello contains 110 calories.
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