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Hello everyone, I'm in the US, but bought some frozen molokhia, however dont know how to prepare it...if anyone has any clue I'd appreciate it...
Rimo Member # 3586
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quote:Originally posted by NOxReducer: Hello everyone, I'm in the US, but bought some frozen molokhia, however dont know how to prepare it...if anyone has any clue I'd appreciate it...
Well you have to have soup first, that's pretty much all i know
akshar Member # 1680
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I love everything Egyptian except that stuff. I reckon it is the Egyptian equivalent of Marmite you either love it of hate it. My daughter loves it. I reckon it is like green slimet scrapped from the side of a pond. Make the stuff!!! No way
------------------ Jane Akshar UK Co-owner of www.flatsinluxor.co.uk Appartments and Tours in Luxor
ChilliSnail Member # 3757
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I totally have to agree with you Akshar. I love Egyptian food but just can't handle pond slime. Just looking at it all slimy in the bowl, bit of a cross between slime and snot. Yuck. Ohhhhh and if they tip it over a pile of rice, it is enough to make me leave the room. Yuck.
I have heard there is quite an export market for it at the moment to Japan, they seem to love the stuff. No accounting for taste.
Dalia Member # 1230
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quote:Originally posted by akshar: I reckon it is the Egyptian equivalent of Marmite you either love it of hate it.
LOL ... guess that's right. I happen to love it (but then I also love Marmite), and as far as I remember it's quite easy to prepare.
If you do a search on the internet typing in "recipe" and "molokhia" you'll find plenty of recipes for it.
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NOxReducer Member # 3836
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Dalia, thanks found one and i'll give it a try....
quote:Originally posted by Dalia: LOL ... guess that's right. I happen to love it (but then I also love Marmite), and as far as I remember it's quite easy to prepare.
If you do a search on the internet typing in "recipe" and "molokhia" you'll find plenty of recipes for it.
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GiggleGirl Member # 3822
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What is molokhia??
redsea Member # 3150
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Hey GG what happened to he he he first?? You make me laugh, I am as bad as you for laughing. It's soup and delicious, I adore it green slimy and lots of garlic, but it looks revolting. You are the adventurous type I am sure you will try it when you get here.
GiggleGirl Member # 3822
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quote:Originally posted by redsea: Hey GG what happened to he he he first?? You make me laugh, I am as bad as you for laughing. It's soup and delicious, I adore it green slimy and lots of garlic, but it looks revolting. You are the adventurous type I am sure you will try it when you get here.
lol...I try anything once and if it will gave garlic in it, I will eat it!! What is it made of? I hope it is a thick soup. I hate them when they are all watery. Honestly, what is the point in having soup that is mostly water. They should just call it, 'soup flavoured hot water'!
BoBBoSS Member # 3456
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it is not soup GG , it is just have a soupy style))) but it is recommended with rice or bread, but guys, it is fatal!!!
------------------ BoBBoSS
GiggleGirl Member # 3822
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quote:Originally posted by BoBBoSS: it is not soup GG , it is just have a soupy style))) but it is recommended with rice or bread, but guys, it is fatal!!!
Fatal? lol how do you mean?? I am intregued now. I will defiantely have to try it. lol
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redsea Member # 3150
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ok it's not soup then... I have it in a bowl and dip bread in it.... I drink it out of a cup... I would have it anyway at all, I just love it. GG it's not watery I can guarantee that, I could describe it but think it's best not to LOL, when you see it and try it you will understand why I can't describe it on this forum!
GiggleGirl Member # 3822
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quote:Originally posted by redsea: ok it's not soup then... I have it in a bowl and dip bread in it.... I drink it out of a cup... I would have it anyway at all, I just love it. GG it's not watery I can guarantee that, I could describe it but think it's best not to LOL, when you see it and try it you will understand why I can't describe it on this forum!
lol...is it that bad?? A bit like something I made once. There is no word on this earth to describe that creation!!! lol
egy_prince Member # 2853
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NOxReducer I think all these nice replies didn't tell u how to make Molokhia, now let me tell u how..cooking is my hobby especially egyptian food..
u put some cooking butter in a pot on a stove, after some seconds u add grinded garlic (average 10 garlic pieces for a kilo of liquid) and use the spoon till the garlic becomes a bit brown.. then add some tomato juice.. add some spices, follow up the ingredients in the pot with the spoon till they become thick (u can discover this when u find the butter appears on the face) then add some meat soup and let all boil. add the molokhia and use the spoon in a rounded movement in the pot for 2 minutes... wow..bon appetite
Dalia Member # 1230
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quote:Originally posted by GiggleGirl: Fatal? lol how do you mean?? I am intregued now. I will defiantely have to try it. lol
The reason some people don't like it is that it gets a bit slimey, like ocras for example. Apart from that it kind of resembles spinach, with a different taste though.
I still haven't found a meatless recipe for it, so I improvise when cooking it.
Rimo Member # 3586
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quote:Originally posted by egy_prince: NOxReducer I think all these nice replies didn't tell u how to make Molokhia, now let me tell u how..cooking is my hobby especially egyptian food..
u put some cooking butter in a pot on a stove, after some seconds u add grinded garlic (average 10 garlic pieces for a kilo of liquid) and use the spoon till the garlic becomes a bit brown.. then add some tomato juice.. add some spices, follow up the ingredients in the pot with the spoon till they become thick (u can discover this when u find the butter appears on the face) then add some meat soup and let all boil. add the molokhia and use the spoon in a rounded movement in the pot for 2 minutes... wow..bon appetite
Nox, it's your lucky day, I asked my very own Betty Crocker aka mama here is what she said.....mmmm
You have the soup, (meat, chicken, rabbit whatever), you take the dead animal out of the boiling soup, you throw in the molokhia. Meanwhile in a frying pan you have garlic, and i don't know what that is in english but it's called Kosbara in arabic, (that's what gives molokhia that special aroma, it's the most important ingredient) well, you have them simmering in margerine or butter whatever you chose, then when they turn brown add them to the molokhia in the soup and stir gently. Make sure they don't boil or may be boil once. If you have some leftover for the following day when you reheat it make sure IT DOESN'T BOIL. I hope that works.
Dalia Member # 1230
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quote:Originally posted by Rimo: and i don't know what that is in english but it's called Kosbara in arabic, (that's what gives molokhia that special aroma, it's the most important ingredient)
It's coriander.
Lori Member # 2390
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dalia: [B] The reason some people don't like it is that it gets a bit slimey, like ocras for example.
What are you talking about bamyia (or Okras) are GREAT especially with tomatoes and bell peppers and chicken and lots of fresh chopped dill Miammmmmmm
------------------ In Love With Egypt
Dalia Member # 1230
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Hey, I didn't say they were yucky, I'm a big ocra fan. But I know some people do have a problem with the consistency.
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Hey thanks Dalia i don't know what it looks like in arabic or english but I know what it's called in both now, thanks to you......I'll be one hell of a cook one day.
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BTW have you heard about shalawlaw ... it is cold molokhia that Egyptian Copts usually eat in commemoration of Virgin Mary. It is dried shredded molokia leaves … mixed with cold water, sliced lemons and onion … it tastes wonderful and different
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