Molokhia with Shrimp

COOK TIME

30 mins

مكونات

1kg Chicken (Breast & Thighs), Shrimps or Meat

400g Molokhia

4tbsp Olive Oil

6tbsp Lemon Juice

3 Onion, cut into chunks

6 Garlic Cloves, minced

2 Cinamon Sticks

2 Bay Leaves

5 Cardamon Pods

1tbsp 7 Spices

3tbsp Freshly Chopped Coriander

2.5L Boiling Water

2cups Vinegar

1 Chopped Onion

1tsp Sumac

1tsp Salt

Directions

خطوة 1

Bring 2.5L of water to boil, add the chicken breast and thighs along with the bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cardamon, salt and onion. Cook for 20 minutes until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Remove chicken and set aside. Sift the chicken broth and set aside.

خطوة 2

Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the pot used to make the chicken broth. Add the cilantro and garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute.

خطوة 3

Add the frozen molokhia to the mixture along with the 7 Spice, coriander, salt and pepper, and saute until the molokhia softens and becomes fragrant, about 5 minutes.

خطوة 4

Pour the chicken broth on top of the molokhia and cook on medium heat covered for 30 minutes.

خطوة 5

In the meantime, preheat the oven to 400°F, place the onions on a baking sheet and drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil on top of the onions. Roast in the oven until browned, about 30 minutes. This will enhance the flavor of the final dish!