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Ingredientes
- 1/2 lb raw lamb or possibly chicken
- 2 x onions minced small
- 3 x garlic cloves crushed Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 6 c. water
- 3 ounce dry melokhia leaves crushed in hands (or possibly substitute spinach, chard, or possibly beet greens mixed with parsley)
- 6 lrg garlic cloves
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. coriander
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 3 x onions thinly sliced, and soaked in
- 2 Tbsp. vinegar
Direcciones
- Boil the meat, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in 6 c. of water - skimming, then simmering for 2 hrs. Remove the meat, chop fine, and reserve. Strain the stock.
- Bring the stock back to a boil. Crush the leaves between your hands into the stock, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 min.
- Meanwhile, crush the remaining garlic with some salt, then fry it in the oil till it is golden brown. Stir in the coriander and cayenne. Set aside till the leaves are cooked.
- When ready to serve, return the meat to the pot, stir in the spices, and let simmer for a few min. Ladle into bowls and serve immediately - and pass the onions soaked in vinegar on the side.
- Serve warm to 4 to 6 people, if they like it.
- Comments: Portrayed in Pharonic tomb paintings and still the staple of the Egyptian people, this soup is probably for curiosity seekers only. Melokhia is a member of the mallow family, and it cooks up into something pretty slimy which, to a non-cognoscenti, looks a lot like the dark green of pond scum. Worse, what you thought would be the saving grace of the cayenne only serves to give you a nasty bite in the back of the throat once you get a mouthful down - and you're left, dazed, with bad breath. As you can tell, not my favorite. I was able to find the dry melokhia leaves at a local market. Maybe I should have tried alternatives with fresh spinach, chard, or possibly beet greens mixed with parsley. Anyway, here it is for you brave ones out there.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 541g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 227 | |
| Calories from Fat 137 | 60% |
| Total Fat 15.41g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 4.49g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium 333mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 13.78g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 11% |
| Sugars 5.32g | 4% |
| Protein 9.38g | 15% |
