Egyptian Molokhia Recipe – Authentic & Easy Green Soup

Egyptian Molokhia is a traditional Middle Eastern green soup made from finely chopped jute leaves cooked in a rich garlic-coriander mixture. It’s flavorful, aromatic, and perfect when served with rice or chicken. This recipe is simple, quick, and brings   the real Egyptian taste to your kitchen 

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely chopped molokhia (fresh or frozen)
• 4 cups chicken or beef broth
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 1–2 tbsp butter or ghee
• Salt and black pepper
• Optional: Cooked chicken pieces
• Optional: Lemon juice for serving

Instructions

1. Heat the broth in a pot over medium heat until it begins to boil.
2. Add the molokhia gradually and stir gently until it melts into the broth (don’t let it boil hard).
3. In a small pan, heat butter or ghee, then add minced garlic and cook until golden.
4. Add the ground coriander to the garlic and stir for a few seconds until fragrant (this is the “tasha”).
5. Pour the garlic-coriander mixture into the molokhia pot and stir well.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Lower the heat and cook for 5–7 minutes until the molokhia thickens slightly.
8. Serve hot with rice or chicken, and add a squeeze of lemon juice if you like.