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    Mulukhiyah

    Silky jute-leaf greens simmered with chicken and garlic in a lemony broth, spooned over rice — a love-it-or-hate-it Levantine treasure.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 1 hrCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Mulukhiyah - silky jute-leaf greens with chicken and garlic

    Mulukhiyah is the ancient jute-leaf stew that Jordanians adore and visitors never forget, a pot of silky, deep-green leaves simmered into a glossy broth. It is served over rice with chicken and crowned with a sizzle of garlic and coriander in oil. Some people are converts and some are not, but in Jordan it is a beloved comfort food with roots going back to the pharaohs.

    Velvety greens with a garlicky golden crown

    Simmered long, the leaves turn thick and silky, with a deep, earthy flavor that is surprisingly gentle, and the garlic-coriander sizzle adds a bright, savory pop on top. It is eaten like a soupy stew, ladled over rice with pieces of chicken tucked in, and a squeeze of lemon cuts through the richness. The texture is the dividing line — you are either in love or you are not. Serve it with lemon wedges and plenty of rice, and let everyone dress their own bowl.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Simmer the chicken with the onion and broth in a large pot, covered, until tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the chicken and keep warm; strain and reserve the broth.
    2. Add the mulukhiyah to the broth and simmer gently — 15 minutes for frozen, 30 to 40 for dried — until silky and tender.
    3. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the lemon juice.
    4. Heat the olive oil in a small pan. Add the garlic and coriander and cook, stirring, until fragrant and golden, 1 minute.
    5. Pour the garlic sizzle into the mulukhiyah and stir to combine.
    6. Serve the mulukhiyah over rice with the chicken on top, and pass lemon wedges at the table.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Frozen or dried mulukhiyah leaves are easiest to find at Middle Eastern grocers; dried leaves need a longer simmer to soften. The garlic-coriander sizzle on top is essential — do not skip it.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook1 hr
    Servings6
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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