Molokhia

Step 1

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Heat 2 liters of water and Maggi® Chicken Stock Powder in a stock pot and stir till thoroughly mixed. Add cardamom pods and chicken breast and bring it to a boil. Cover and allow it to simmer on low heat for 6-10 minutes or till the chicken is cooked.

Step 2

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Remove the chicken onto a roasting pan and transfer it to the oven. Let the chicken roast on high heat for 10-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 3

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Set the broth aside to cool.

Step 4

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Blend the chopped molokhia leaves with water to reach a thick and even consistency.

Step 5

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Melt butter in olive oil in a pot and add chopped garlic, blended molokhia leaves and broth. Stir well and simmer on low heat for 1-2 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 6

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Melt butter in olive oil and add vermicelli. Sauté until the vermicelli turns light brown. Add the rice and stir for 1 minute. Pour in the broth and add salt to taste. Bring to a boil and then simmer on low heat till the rice and vermicelli are cooked. Set aside to cool.

Step 7

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Melt butter in a skillet and sauté the chopped onions till they are caramelized.

Step 8

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Garnish the molokhiya with the sautéed onions.

Step 9

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Serve with roasted chicken, cooked rice with vermicelli. Garnish with coriander leaves.