Mulukhiyah Tagine / Stew
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines

Mulukhiyah Tagine / Stew

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A comforting, slow-cooked classic featuring tender cuts braised in a rich, velvety reduction with root vegetables and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 500g mulukhiyah leaves, finely chopped
  • • 800g chicken pieces, bone-in
  • • 1 onion, quartered
  • • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • • 1.5L water

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Simmer the chicken with the onion and black pepper in the water for 40 minutes, skimming the surface.

2
Phase 2

Remove the chicken and add the mulukhiyah to the broth, simmering for 15 minutes without stirring.

3
Phase 3

Fry the garlic with the coriander in olive oil until golden and stir it into the pot.

4
Phase 4

Return the chicken to the stew and simmer for 10 minutes more.

5
Phase 5

Serve hot over steamed rice or with bread.