Mulukhiyah

6 steps · 53 min total

1. 01

   Sauté Onions

   In a large pot, warm 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. 02

   Sear the Beef

   Add the beef cubes or chicken cutlets to the pot. Sear them for 3-4 minutes on each side until they're nicely browned all over.
3. 03

   Simmer the Meat

   Pour in 1 liter of water, or just enough to cover the meat. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.

   Continue to cook over medium heat until the meat is tender. If you're using a pressure cooker, 5 minutes at pressure should be enough to get it fork-tender.

4. 04

   Add Mulukhiyah

   Stir in the frozen mulukhiyah. Keep stirring until it thaws completely and the stew comes to a boil.
5. 05

   Make Garlic Oil

   In a separate small pan, warm the remaining 1/4 to 1/2 cup of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic clove and cook gently until you can smell its aroma, being careful not to let it brown — that can make it bitter.
6. 06

   Finish and Season

   Pour the fragrant garlic oil into the mulukhiyah, stirring to combine. Lower the heat and let the stew simmer for another 5-10 minutes.

   Season with salt to taste. Serve with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and alongside short-grain rice or warm pita bread.