Soak the molokhia
Soak the molokhia leaves in hot water, then rinse and drain them.
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Kıbrıs Usulü Molohiya – Cypriot Molokhia with Lamb Recipe
Molokhia, a traditional taste of Cyprus: dried jute leaves slow-cooked with bone-in lamb, tomato paste and lemon.
Prep 30 minCook 1 hTotal 1 h 30 minServings 4Difficulty Hard
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Brown meat and onion
Sear the meat in a pot, then add the onion and fry.
Fry the tomato paste
Stir in the tomato paste and fry until fragrant.
Simmer the molokhia
Add the molokhia and the water and leave to cook over low heat.
Finish with lemon
When it is almost done, add the lemon juice and cook for 10 minutes more.
Time's up! Enjoy your meal.
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