Molokhia with Shrimp

Ingredients

Cooked rice

4 cups (for serving)

Lemon wedges

for garnish

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Ground cumin

1 teaspoon

Ground coriander

1 teaspoon

Chicken or vegetable broth

4 cups

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Onion

1 medium, chopped

Shrimp

1 pound, peeled and deveined

Molokhia leaves

1 pound, fresh or frozen

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. Carefully add the shrimp to the pot and cook until they turn pink and are fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pot and set aside.
4. In the same pot, add the chopped molokhia leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until they wilt.
5. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
6. Add the ground coriander, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
7. Return the cooked shrimp to the pot and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Serve the warm molokhia with shrimp over a bed of cooked rice. Garnish with lemon wedges for a bright, zesty finish.
9. Enjoy your authentic Egyptian meal!