Mulukhiyah
“Discover the joy of making Mulukhiyah at home. This 35-minute egyptian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”

🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Mulukhiyah at home. This 35-minute egyptian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Mulukhiyah is a beloved Egyptian dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any meal. Its flavors have been refined over time to create the perfect balance that keeps people coming back for more.
Cooking is more than just preparing food—it's an act of love, creativity, and connection. This recipe embodies that spirit, offering you a chance to create something special in your own kitchen.
📋 Mulukhiyah
📝 Ingredients
- •800g Mulukhiyah
- •1 chopped Onion
- •300g Beef
- •1 tsp Salt
- •1 Litre Water
- •1 Garlic Clove
- •1/2 cup Olive Oil
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Saute the onions in the 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2
Add the beef cubes or the chicken cutlets, sear for 3-4 min on each side
- 3
Add 1 liter of water or just enough to cover the meat
- 4
Cook over medium heat until the meat is done (I usually do this in the pressure cooker and press them for 5 min)
- 5
Add the frozen mulukhyia and stir until it thaws completely and then comes to a boil
- 6
In another pan add the 1/4 to 1/2 cup of olive oil and the cloves of garlic and cook over medium low heat until you can smell the garlic (don’t brown it, it will become bitter)
- 7
Add the oil and garlic to the mulukhyia and lower the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes
- 8
Add salt to taste
- 9
Serve with a generous amount of lemon juice.
- 10
You can serve it with some short grain rice or some pita bread
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Mulukhiyah at home. This 35-minute egyptian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality Mulukhiyah
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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