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Egyptian Molokhia with rabbit is a beloved dish in Egypt, featuring a rich, garlicky, and silky green soup made from finely chopped jute leaves, served with tender rabbit meat and often accompanied by rice or Egyptian flatbread. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

For the Rabbit:

• 1 whole rabbit, cut into pieces
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 bay leaves
• 3-4 cardamom pods
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• Water (enough to cover the rabbit)

For the Molokhia:

• 500g frozen molokhia (or 1 large bunch fresh molokhia, finely chopped)
• 4 cups rabbit broth (from boiling the rabbit)
• 1 tablespoon ghee or butter
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Rabbit:

1. Wash the rabbit thoroughly with vinegar and water.
2. In a large pot, add the rabbit pieces, onion, bay leaves, cardamom, salt, black pepper, and coriander.
3. Add enough water to cover the rabbit and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
4. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 45-60 minutes until the rabbit is fully cooked and tender.
5. Remove the rabbit from the broth and set aside. Strain the broth and keep it for the molokhia.

2. Prepare the Molokhia:

1. In a pot, heat the rabbit broth until it starts to simmer.
2. Add the frozen molokhia (or fresh molokhia) and stir gently. Keep the heat low to prevent over-boiling, as molokhia can become slimy if overcooked.
3. Season with salt and black pepper and let it cook for 5-7 minutes until it fully dissolves.

3. Make the “Takleya” (Garlic & Coriander Sauté):

1. In a small pan, heat ghee or butter.
2. Add the minced garlic and ground coriander. Sauté until golden brown and fragrant.
3. Immediately pour the hot garlic mixture over the molokhia and stir well.

4. Serve:

• Serve the molokhia hot with boiled or fried rabbit on the side.
• Accompany with Egyptian rice or baladi bread for dipping.
• You can also add a squeeze of lemon for extra flavor.

Enjoy your authentic Egyptian Molokhia with Rabbit! Would you like any variations or tips on making it even better? 😊