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Mloukhia (Egypt)

An authentic recipe for traditional Egyptian Mloukhia, highlighting the velvety texture of jute leaves and the signature sizzled garlic garnish.

Level Medium Prep 20 min Cook 30 min Servings 6 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

50 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 20m

Cook 30m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Egyptian Mloukhia, highlighting the velvety texture of jute leaves and the signature sizzled garlic garnish.

An authentic Egyptian recipe celebrating the comforting harmony of jute leaves, rich broth, and sizzling garlic coriander ta'sha.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

500 g mloukhia leaves (freshly minced jute leaves or frozen equivalent)

Broth

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (high quality and hot)

Ta'sha (Tarka)

8 cloves garlic (minced or crushed)
1.5 tbsp ground coriander
2 tbsp ghee or butter

Seasoning

1 tsp salt (to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cardamom powder (optional)

Equipment

Soup pot For simmering the broth and leaves
Small skillet (tadka pan) For preparing the garlic ta'sha
Whisk For blending leaves smoothly into broth

Instructions

Bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a gentle simmer in a pot.
Add the finely minced mloukhia leaves to the hot broth, whisking gently to break up any clumps and incorporating them fully.
Let it simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for about 5 to 10 minutes. Do not cover the pot or let it boil vigorously to prevent separation.
In a separate small skillet, melt the ghee or butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and ground coriander to the melted ghee, stirring constantly until golden and intensely fragrant (the ta'sha).
Pour the sizzling garlic and coriander mixture directly into the simmering mloukhia pot (traditionally accompanied by a satisfying sizzle sound), stir well, and remove from heat.

Nutrition

Calories 140

Protein 4g

Carbs 10g

Fat 10g

Fiber 4g

Sugar 2g

Sodium 480mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 20 min

Cook 30 min

Total 50 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.6
Presentation 9.0
Nutrition 9.2
Value 9.5
Instructions 9.2
Ingredients 9.0
Time Accuracy 9.5
Difficulty 8.0
Would Make Again 9.0

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

A legendary Middle Eastern comfort dish defined by its uniquely silky texture and irresistible garlic aroma.

Pros

Rich cultural tradition
Incredible aromatic finish
Packed with iron and fiber

Cons

Requires careful attention to prevent separation

Overview

An authentic Egyptian recipe celebrating the comforting harmony of jute leaves, rich broth, and sizzling garlic coriander ta'sha.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Egyptian Mloukhia, highlighting the velvety texture of jute leaves and the signature sizzled garlic garnish.

Tips

Add a tiny pinch of bicarbonate of soda if using fresh leaves to preserve the bright vibrant green color
Never let the soup reach a rolling boil after adding the leaves
Serve hot alongside Egyptian vermicelli rice and roasted chicken or rabbit