Mloukhia

Name: Mloukhia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 2 lbs bone-in skinless chicken thighs; 6 cups water; 1 yellow onion, quartered; 4 cardamom pods, crushed; 2 bay leaf; 1 tsp salt; 14 oz frozen finely chopped mloukhia, thawed; 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp ground coriander

A traditional Egyptian soup made with simmered jute leaves, fragrant spiced chicken broth, and a sizzling garlic coriander temper.

55 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs bone-in skinless chicken thighs
6 cups water
1 yellow onion, quartered
4 cardamom pods, crushed
2 bay leaf
1 tsp salt
14 oz frozen finely chopped mloukhia, thawed
2 tbsp olive oil or ghee
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp ground coriander

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 2 lbs bone-in skinless chicken thighs, 6 cups water, 1 quartered yellow onion, 4 crushed cardamom pods, 2 bay leaf, and 1 tsp salt.
2

Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
3

Strain the broth into a separate pot, reserving 4 cups of clear broth, and set chicken aside on a plate.
4

Bring the broth back to a gentle simmer over low heat and whisk in 14 oz thawed frozen finely chopped mloukhia, cooking uncovered for 5 minutes without boiling.
5

In a small skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee over medium heat, add 8 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp ground coriander, stirring constantly for 2 minutes until golden.
6

Pour the sizzling garlic mixture into the broth pot immediately, stir gently, and serve warm with cooked chicken.

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Questions

How long does Mloukhia take?

As written, 55 minutes: 15 of prep and 40 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (30 minutes): "Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F."

What internal temperature should Mloukhia reach?

For Mloukhia, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of ghee in Mloukhia?

The entry for Mloukhia calls for 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee. In its place: Use unsalted butter where the heat is moderate, or a neutral oil where it is high. Clarifying butter yourself takes about ten minutes.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Mloukhia?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Mloukhia uses 2 lbs bone-in skinless chicken thighs.

Is Mloukhia low-carb?

A serving of Mloukhia carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

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