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Molokhia recipe
A flavorful and nutritious green stew from South Sudan.
Ingredients
- 200 g molokhia leaves
- 500 g chicken
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 water
How to make Molokhia
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- Once hot, sauté 1 chopped onion until it becomes translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Next, add 500 g of diced chicken to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes until it's browned on all sides.
- Pour in 1 liter of water and season the mixture with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a full boil, stirring occasionally to combine the ingredients.
- Once boiling, add 200 g of molokhia leaves to the pot and reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer the stew for 20 minutes until the leaves are tender and the broth thickens slightly.
- After cooking, taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Serve the hot molokhia immediately with rice or bread.
What is Molokhia?
Molokhia is a traditional dish from South Sudan, simmered in one pot, and takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken and molokhia leaves. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Molokhia take?
At 45 minutes it is quicker than 69% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 65 dishes built on chicken. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 20 minutes.
Any tips for making Molokhia?
Use fresh molokhia leaves for the best flavor and texture.
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