Melokhieh Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Melokhieh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken Broth; 1 whole chicken, bones in, cut up into 8 pieces; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 2 bay leaves; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 pinch cardamom; 1 pinch salt; Stew; 1 lb whole dried salad leaves (such as mallow leaves); 2 large onions, 1 chopped and 1 diced; 2 ounces butter; 2 bunches fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons crushed garlic; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup cooked white rice; 6 lemons

Servings: persons

Chicken Broth
1 whole chicken, bones in, cut up into 8 pieces
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 lemon, juiced
1 pinch cardamom
1 pinch salt
Stew
1 lb whole dried salad leaves (such as mallow leaves)
2 large onions, 1 chopped and 1 diced
2 ounces butter
2 bunches fresh cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons crushed garlic
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup cooked white rice
6 lemons

1
For the chicken broth:
2
In 1 gallon of water, boil the chicken in a pot with the carrots, celery, onion, peppercorns, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, lemon juice, cardamom and salt. Simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 4 hours. Allow the chicken to cool, and then shred. Reserve both the broth and the meat.
3
For the stew:
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Bring 12 cups of water to a boil, and then drop the mallow leaves in it. Cook for 5 minutes, drain and set aside.
5
Saute the chopped onion in the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the cilantro and garlic and cook until golden brown. Add the mallow leaves to the pan and stir for about 5 minutes. Add the reserved chicken broth, the salt and pepper. Cook on low heat for about 45 minutes. Stir in the reserved chicken meat.
6
Serve with white rice and the diced onion in the lemon juice.

564

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken Broth, 1 whole chicken, bones in, cut up into 8 pieces, 2 carrots, chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Melokhieh falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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