THE HEALTHIEST GREEN on the PLANET- MOLOKHIA! | EGYPTIAN JUTE LEAF STEW

If there is one dish reserved for the kings of ancient Egypt, it would be Molokhia. The kings ate this plant most likely because they figured out the health benefits back then! The stew itself is also delicious, full of garlic, lemon juice, coriander and juicy chicken--great alone or with rice. This stew features the leaves of the Jute plant, which per gram has more nutritional benefits than most any green you have never tried, putting spinach and kale to shame! I cover the nutritional benefits of this powerhouse green, while Mamma Vera breaks the recipe down so you too can eat like an Egyptian king!
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[@blanchetv]

As always, if you want meticulous directions for this dish, check out my full color hardback cookbook with over 200 pages. glossy photos, family stories, and food history right here: secure.mybookorders.com/mbo_index.php?isbn=9781545675113 Thanks for watching!

[@amalk9750]

I read many goods things about molokhia that’s why a lot of Egyptians have real strong bones and health.☺️ looking forward to your vid

[@momofdoublehdaughters7142]

Ghana, Nigeria we call it Ayoyo and it delicious 😋 my grandma love it too much and she makes us eat a lot but we tot she is annoying.but now I even miss it bcoz I left my country but I will look for it since now I know the English name thank you for the recipe

[@blanchetv]

Oh good to know what the Nigerian name for it is thank you!! Hope you can find some and make it soon!

[@ThatBernie]

I must admit that when I lived in the Middle East it took me some time to warm up to molokhia, it’s definitely not a foreigner-friendly dish. Over time though I’ve come to really love it, and I make it with chicken and rice about two or three times a month now. I describe it to people who don’t know about it as sort of a cross between collard greens, spinach and okra.

[@blanchetv]

Perfect description of the flavor, and absolutely it is an acquired taste-- even I had to warm up to it after a couple of decades lol!

[@debbieomi]

An absolute favorite but over 20 years since I've eaten it. Can't wait to see the video.

[@nabilakhan5037]

I am not an Arab or Egyptian , but growing up in Saudi and having Egyptian neighbors who would always bring us Molokhia, and thats how I fell in love with this dish, specially during Ramadan I have to have molokhia , I get frozen ones though, and sometimes our local Arab stores make this dish as good . Thankyou somuch for the recipe 😍💕

[@blanchetv]

Wonder that they make it in Saudi as well, indeed this dish it popular all over the middle east. If you have access to the frozen molokhia you are on your way to making this at home ;)

[@elainezaki6252]

My husband is Egyptian I'm from England when I first tried Molokhia I have to admit I didn't like it, I am getting used to it now but will try it with lemon juice :) Thanks for sharing

[@blanchetv]

Yes it is most definitely an acquired taste. I did not like it at all throughout my childhood, but as an adult I appreciate it much more, especially with a ton of garlic and lemon ;)

[@leal5049]

My mouth is watering. I’m going to have to try this on my next day off.

[@joyridesham]

We eat it Bangladesh, it’s grown there so much, we cook it with lots of chopped garlic and green chillies and then eat with rice. And with Bangladeshi lemon, this takes it to another level. We also cook it with fish or dry it and cook with caramelised onion and dry chillies. It’s so good for the stomach. We use the stems to make linen clothes and burlap material. Big industry in making the fabric in Bangladesh

[@blanchetv]

Wow that is amazing how cultures have so much in common! Amazing they can make burlap material with the stems, brilliant!

[@IntishaarID]

I fell in love with moloukheyya the moment I first taste it in Genena Mall, Cairo during winter season. Had it with grilled rabbit. And, was served frequently by Egyptians friends when I visited their homes coz I made it known, I ❤️❤️❤️ moloukheyya. Thank you for sharing this delicious, yummy recipe. Will order online the leaves from a Middle East restaurant here in M'sia.

[@blanchetv]

Lucky you to have your first taste in Egypt! Yes in Egypt their first choice is rabbit with this dish, though rabbit is rarely eaten in the states. Glad you have a great place to order the leaves from!

[@RA-nq1xs]

Suggestion, this is a great video to introduce Kamut to people, it’s perfect w this dish and makes it truly authentic.

[@blanchetv]

Sorry this video is already shot, edited and uploaded. I can’t change it at this point and I have never eaten Kamut as traditionally in my family we eat it with rice. But I took note of your suggestion and will explore kamut in the future thank you!

[@RA-nq1xs]

@@blanchetv same here, my family always had it with rice but being Arab as well I think rice isn’t part of our natural diet and is contributing to the health problems we face like diabetes, I’ve been leaning towards things like kamut, bulger and freekeh, like my sido always used to say, the younger generation isn’t living as long as the older generation…people used to live into their 80-90s and now it’s 60-70s, it’s the western diet…sorry for long reply but if it helps one person it’s worth it:)

[@blanchetv]

@@RA-nq1xs Yes I totally understand. I think a big problem is the portion size, the mountains of rice certainly do not do any favors I totally agree. That is why I have a lot of freekeh and bulgur recipes on my channel, and will continue to provide them.

[@annamariaayyad2891]

Molokhie is so delicious. I love the way you made it. I also love lots of lemon but usually use the dried leaves as I like to crush them very small. Sometimes I just made a lemony chicken broth with the dry crushed molokhie to have for lunch or to take in a thermos. So delicious and nutritious. Thank you 😊

[@blanchetv]

The healthiest lunch for sure! Yes I think crushing them very small tastes awesome ;)

[@ladysoliman1147]

Love molokhia! One of the first foods I made got my baby… sometimes I add minced jalapeños.

[@joanneyoung1081]

Thank you so much. Glad I was able to view it live.

[@omgitsbowtie]

Thanks, Blanche! This was the next dish I was going to make just the same with chicken and vermicelli rice! Mama Vera did my research for me for the fun origin of the name, even. I’ll be sure to shout you both out. As always, much love to you and your family. (P.s. cutest thing ever when your mother said “oops!” with the allspice 😅)

[@blanchetv]

Thanks Michael, I am sure you will perfect this dish like no other, lol glad you caught that. My mom cracks me up sometimes!

[@eslteacherful]

Yum! thank you for reminding me of this dish! We in Aleppo make it a bit differently.. we only use dried mlukhiya, only garlic and dried coriander, no fresh one.... first fry the dry mlukhiya with lots of ghee until the stalks of the leaves become light brown and then add the chicken stock with the chicken, let simmer for 1 hour and then add the fried coriander plus garlic like your mum. We add lots of lemon juice while frying the mlukhiya because we don't like the "sliminess". I love allllll versions except the Egyptian one which is basically soup lol. BTW, I have the same pyrex bowl like you.

[@blanchetv]

Wow thank you for sharing the Syrian version, I love to learn how the Syrians do things slightly differently! And yes, lots and lots of lemon for sure! =)

[@ara912]

LMAOOOOO 😂😂😂 I am dying width that song now is going to stick in my head… Happy to see your mom back 😃!!! Such healthy recipe love it!!!

[@blanchetv]

MOLOOOOOO---KHIAAAA!! =)

[@iampaulettetahan]

Where can I find that song.? Can you share a link please?

[@mistersomeone4961]

These “virgin” stories sure add a nice twist to this amazing dish 😁😁. You gotta love this cute momma’s ways of cooking traditional dishes plus her accent, which makes things even more authentic somehow. Love it! Had this dish on several occasions at friends’ but personally never cooked myself thinking it’s a complicated dish to put together. Now after watching this lovely mom and daughter vid who know how to dumb things down for chickens like me, I kind of grew the nerve to make it. My personal preference is adding finely chopped raw red onions with vinegar on top of the dish just before digging in. Everyone else in the family and friends like it with lemon. Blanche, please make a video on Moughrebiyeh also. I’d looove to watch your mum’s “virgin” of yet another amazing Arabic dish. Please, please, please?

[@blanchetv]

Thank you for your kind comments, that is what we seek to do, make this cuisine easy for everyone! I actually do have a recipe for this on the channel, though we call it "Maftoul" I make this every week in the winter, my mom's recipe is amazing and we never tire of it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nprToYJ5nbylotk

[@bernarda3856]

I grew up on this dish. I still have it during the winter. When my mom would make it for us we would have it with rice, red onions, chicken and toasted pita bread

[@Maries210]

In the Northern part of the Philippines where my mother came from they call it Saluyot, very popular to Ilocanos who buy them by the bunch at Farmer’s market in SF. They cook it differently but will try your recipe for a change I’m a subscriber and this edition from couple months ago pop up on my screen.

[@blanchetv]

Oh wow interesting! I wonder how they prepare it in the Philippines, I will have to look it up!

[@runzwithscissorz6395]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing the link, Marshall 🫶🏼

[@michaelmcnally1242]

Found that very brand of jute leaves at a local shop, frozen absolutely rock solid :) Looking forward to making this.

[@blanchetv]

Awesome! Yes the frozen kind are better than the dried room temperature leaves. Make sure to add tons of garlic and lemon! ;)

[@mangot589]

American girl here. Learned to make it from my Egyptian/Armenian MIL, same for friends. All we do is make is make pretty much a big pot of chicken soup. Onion, (I add celery, whatever) But with some garlic. Take out the chicken, strain for broth, save the chicken. Put the Molokia (the one you used is the exact same one lol, the only one!) lots of chopped garlic in quite a bit of butter, in a separate little pan, cook until fragrant, add a lot of coriander, bring to a simmer, add to soup. Chopped onion in vinegar, the chicken, toasted pita in the soup. We have FOREVER, all of us, argued in a friendly way about how to eat this lol. Soupy? My nephews wife, he used to make fun of her because she used the actual Molokia as just a little topping, rather then a soup. As to Toppings, and what order? This is serious stuff 😂. But I love it, and it’s in regular rotation at our house, especially when it’s cold out. It’s a great dish. And the frozen you used is the same one I use. It’s the best one. No grit.

[@blanchetv]

Haha thank you for sharing your story--so impressed that you make this dish, and understand all the specifics! It truly has a cult following and everyone has a strong opinion on how they like it. In my fam we eat it on top of rice, so not as soupy. But some people insist this has to be soupy lol!

[@ashamedofcanadiansastoundi2962]

I think Blanche might be my favorite dish. :) Great food. Love the channel.

[@britturk123]

It is definitely a great dish in Cyprus possibly the most popular too, normally made with red meat and cooked from dried Molokhia leaves which cook for 4 hours until soft and very tender. One problem is you may need a toilet near by if you eat too much, lol.

[@blanchetv]

LOL yes everything in moderation. I had no idea that they eat this in Cyprus too--thanks for letting me know!

[@michaelsotomayor5001]

You’re so beautiful Blanche 😊 Thank you for the unique recipes

[@readlearnteach2042]

I just love you telling us stories it is educational at the tasty time 😉❤

[@anthonykhalil70]

Brings back memories. Thx great video.

[@mmmJellySandwich]

can't go wrong with lemon pepper :-P

[@blanchetv]

You know it!

[@RA-nq1xs]

Yay, one of my favorites!

[@marthabarrett6677]

My Egyptian friend introduced this to me. She gave me a package of frozen molikia. Will have to try it soon

[@bibikhan5325]

Awesome. I have moloquia and inshallah I will make it like a soup

[@2and26]

My husband’s favorite! Thanks for your video!

[@ThriveWithLouise]

I love it with both lamb and chicken…

[@sirabu6827]

Thanks Auntie Vera. Blanche I can’t believe you didn’t like Molokhia😳 I add chopped green onions the the fried garlic instead of jalapeños!

[@blanchetv]

I know right? What was I thinking? lol

[@annagemy7076]

Love, love, you guys together! Molokhia is my favorite dinner. I thank you for your wonderful recipes, and entertaining videos. God bless you and your family.

[@blanchetv]

Thank you Ann and God bless you too-- new video out with my mom today on Sfeeha if you haven't see it yet ;)

[@afiwaheleneakakpo6918]

I like your way of cooking molokhia

[@gypsygypsy6435]

I remember that funny classic film as a kid, wth 😂

[@thekoalafornian]

What’s it called?

[@meiterrenz2662]

Is it possible that you can share to us how you prepare and store the jute leaves for molokhia? I have been looking for that kind of video here in KZbin, I doubt anybody has done it yet. Thanks!!

[@blanchetv]

Thanks for your feedback. If there are still any left in the markets in season I will see about doing an episode on that, if none are left I will put this on the list for next year ;)

[@debbieomi]

Because I love a very brothy stew (more soup like) I would double the water. My husband almost always used lamb cubes for making this but did use chicken on occasion. Must say I like both equally. Thank you so much for sharing this and I'm hoping my sister will stop in Dearborn for me on her way to visit mid-September. I have quite an extensive shopping list!

[@blanchetv]

I love brothy stew too. =) If there are any ethnic markets near you, they might have it in the frozen section, in any case, great that your sister is near Dearborn, they have everything!

[@NSfeir]

I love this video Blanche! This is one of my favorite dishes. I grew up eating it layered in a bowl with crispy (homemade) pita chips at the bottom, then chicken, then rice, then molokhia, then topped with a little bit of red vinegar mixed with red onions (in lieu of more lemon). I have to ask... What is that Egypitian movie? It looks like a good watch!

[@blanchetv]

Love your addition of the pita chips on the bottom, thanks for sharing your version of this dish =) As for the name of this film, it is called "Hamati Malak" or My Mother in Law is an Angel LOL

[@bibikhan5325]

Wow Blanche that looks fabulous. I must make this dish. Thanks for sharing. Please show me how you make that rice vermecelli

[@blanchetv]

Oh yes here is the recipe, hope you enjoy it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnnHoGOMgqySo7M

[@TaLeng2023]

Is also a common veggie in the Philippines but I just can't with the texture sometimes. I bought seeds tho so now I have to eat it once it's ready to harvest.

[@musicaparaelalma1679]

Q riça molokhia👌adorables madre e hija💕

[@m.c.fromnyc2187]

Great dish! Since you always welcome comments, I will say that I have never seen a spicy hot Mulukhiyeh. I have always tasted it as a very mild dish. I have tried it in two authentic Lebanese restaurants, each in a different country. In both cases, it was served with small bowls on the side, containing finely minced onions floating in diluted vinegar, at room temperature. This is a sauce that is added and mixed with the rice, usually one little spoonful at the time, thus keeping the acidity under control. I almost forgot that my first contact with this dish was decades ago. It was prepared in my Egyptian aunt’s kitchen. Her family was enjoying it, but not me. I was a kid, and I hated that slimy green stuff that I was seeing for the first time. I tried, but I couldn’t eat it.

[@blanchetv]

Yes you and me both, as a kid I didn't want to eat it at all. I have grown to love it more as an adult-- I learned that the frozen molokhia is less slimy than fresh for some reason. Usually it is not made spicy, but there are pockets of people in Jordan and Palestine (including my parents) that love to dump a ton of jalapeno on this dish. All a matter of preference of course.

[@jsmooth2268]

Yummy... What an amazing looking dish😋👍... I can see me eating this dish everyday👏👏

[@blanchetv]

My niece and nephew actually eat it almost every day, they love it that much lol!

[@jsmooth2268]

@@blanchetv Awesome❤👍

[@panagenesis2695]

Great video! Thanks!👍

[@iplayddr3789]

definitely gonna try this

[@BearMeat4Dinner]

How about the beef version? That’s the real Egyptian dish!! ❤ -Ihab

[@palestinabaddie]

mama Blanche 🥰

[@merrywilding323]

I love watching your wonderful videos. I wanted to make this recipe, but need to find the Molokhia frozen or fresh. What markets in the Bay Area can you find them at? I have looked, but so far can't find it. Please share where. :)

[@blanchetv]

The markets I have spotted them are in Millbrae on Saturday mornings, or in Mountain View on Sunday mornings. However, the season is almost over, and I do find that not only is the frozen kind much easier to prepare, but it tastes just as delicious. You can find the frozen kind at Mosaic Market in San Mateo, or Rose Market in Mountain View--hope that helps!

[@tangoangel2782]

What vegetarian/vegan recipes can you use the molokhia in? Can you demonstrate some?

[@blanchetv]

I suggest you follow our method, but boil the molokhia in vegetable broth. So saute the garlic and onion in the beginning, add the spices, add the veggie broth. Then for the topping add garlic, cilantro, and optional jalapeno in a couple of tbsps olive oil. As far as proteins you can add chickpeas to the broth.

[@tangoangel2782]

@@blanchetv thanks!

[@shaynalchand7735]

Absolutely Delicious ❤️💯

[@eikoqdupree101]

WOW, it look so GOOD! I just order some Molokhia seeds. I definitely going to try this amazing dish. I love your mom and daughter team work. THANK YOU 🌿

[@operationumbrella230]

What movie is it? I would love to watch! Ps i love love when mom is on a video

[@Mas_Tun]

molokheya is the bestest best and most delicious food ever. That's not my opinion. That's a fact 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 Btw, do you have a link to the Molokheya song clip? I may or may not be tempted to make it my ringtone... 😏

[@blanchetv]

LOL what a ringtone that would be, I had to edit out the clip from the Egyptian movie called Hamati Malak: www.egylord.com/video/watch.php?vid=72ed729c8

[@Mas_Tun]

@@blanchetv Shukran!

[@dancingkay2604]

Hey beautiful Ladies! Catch up to your videos, I wasn’t getting new videos? Glad to find this, looks delicious!

[@blanchetv]

Thank you! Yes sad to say that KZbin has not been giving my subscribers notifications, they have been suppressing my videos and it’s really frustrating. Glad to see you back!

[@dancingkay2604]

@@blanchetv Ladies, I tried making this as best I could,not having all the correct ingredients, but still came out pretty good😋🍗🍗🍚Thank you!

[@blanchetv]

@@dancingkay2604 Thanks for giving it a shot! ;)

[@fruitvegemeatrecipesfvmr5105]

Delicious 👍💯💯💯

[@TheAcademicChilly]

You're mother is absolutely everything lol There are not enough wise lovely middle eastern women on youtube to share their culture!

[@rodalyndavid2622]

Haitians call it Lalo! I love it, really healthy.

[@blanchetv]

Oh wow I didn't know that! Thanks for sharing! =)

[@rodalyndavid2622]

@@blanchetv your plate looked delicious, May have to try that recipe : )

[@fruitvegemeatrecipesfvmr5105]

Wow, looks amazing 👍💯💯💯💯

[@ThriveWithLouise]

This is my favourite and I’m craving it so bad…

[@amaliaromero4874]

Gracias. Thanks a lot. So delicious ✝️✝️✝️🇺🇸🇨🇴🇱🇧🙏

[@florencemardanzai1247]

Your video was hilarious 😂😂😂

[@savgoulis2826]

I miss having this. I don't eat chicken anymore. Di you think it wouldwork with monk fish or another sturdy fish??

[@blanchetv]

It would only work if you just made the stew with greens, garlic and lemon juice, and pour it over fish that was cooked separately.

[@GarrettFruge]

Awesome! 👍👍

[@n.2488]

Yummy

[@onthebuses]

Wish I could taste it 🥂

[@blanchetv]

Me too!

[@waadsays.]

Yuuuum 😋😋😋😋😋😋

[@hassnimalik2480]

Hello Blanche and mama Vera. Just out of curiosity who sang the hilarious molokhia song at 0:48?

[@blanchetv]

It is from an Egyptian film called Hamati Malak lol.

[@varaj52]

Yes it is from a very funny classical film named Hamati Malak. ( my mother in law is an angel) the singer was the one who composed the funny lyrics of this song and he gave a spectacular comic performance . His name is Yusef 3of. يوسف عوف. 👍

[@hassnimalik2480]

@@varaj52 Hi mama Vera. Thanks for the info. I'm going to have to try and track down a copy of the film as I can't stop dancing to the song! I grew up in Kuwait so molokhia was something we had regularly. I still love it all these decades later.

[@blanchetv]

@@hassnimalik2480 well you are in luck, you can watch the whole film right now: www.egylord.com/video/watch.php?vid=72ed729c8

[@hassnimalik2480]

@@blanchetv WOW!!! Thank you! I just swooned so hard I nearly fell off my chair. Sahtein.

[@nuhamiley3128]

i never use to make it till very recently i didn’t think it was that aeasy How old is I do not like boiled chicken so I think what I’ll do is I will cook the chicken much more than what your mom and dad and the oil itself and then add the water however I’ve seen people add onions and lemon sedan and poured over I have not seen that much garlic before but I will try it with selfish garlic we only have the frozen kind here we don’t have farmers market that sell that

[@blanchetv]

Frozen works great, and in Egypt they use all kinds of meat for this dish, even shrimp! If you cook the chicken too much though be aware that the meat will get tougher.

[@nuhamiley3128]

@@blanchetv yeah I know man times i don’t really do it with chicken i just use the chicken organic bone broth but i like the way your mom cooked it way more garlic than i do but i like the idea i do not make it often maybe once or twice a year it is just for me family does not like it my kids did not grow up with it i didn’t make it when they were young. Do you wanna difference I would make it has the chicken and cooking in the part I would just let a brown more before I put the liquid in there

[@sandyrose4829]

Actually easy to grow...

[@noelfrancisco7958]

what about molokhia powder mam.

[@blanchetv]

Not a fan--frozen molokhia is better than the dried or powder form.

[@Diligently2U]

Question ❓ In The Middle Of What question ⁉️

[@vasokara2672]

Wel. There is not tastier healthiest soup than molochia pity I can't find the Ingredients and make it in Greece!

[@blanchetv]

Try it with spinach, I know it is not the same, but with the garlic, lemon juice and spices it's still pretty good ;)

[@BabarKhan-od4np]

👍👍👍💯

[@Realmomad]

Hey, I like you

[@tanyam3403]

I heard it is because of foul and molokhia that Egyptians were strong enough to build the pyramids!

[@blanchetv]

I don't doubt that for a second!

[@eslam417]

This is not an Egyptian!

[@blanchetv]

LOL gulfnews.com/food/cooking-cuisines/how-to-make-egyptian-molokhia-with-chicken-1.1609941637576

[@Samiifemboy96]

I like to put a little bit of extra Olive oil on top with lemon