Traditional Egyptian Peasant Soup (Melokhia)

מצרכים

• 1 lb. fresh or frozen melokhia
• 5 c vegetable or chicken stock
• 1-2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 Tbsp ghee or olive oil
• 1-2 tsp. ground coriander
• 1/8 tsp. red pepper, ground
• salt and ground black pepper
• 1. If using fresh melokhia, cut into small pieces and rinse with cold water and set aside. If using frozen, thaw melokhia in cool water, remove and set aside.
• 2. In a large saucepan, heat the stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the melokhia and simmer for 25 minutes.
• 3. Meanwhile, in a small pan heat the ghee and add the crushed garlic and fry till slightly brown. Stir in the coriander and red peeper and mix to form a paste.
• 4. Add the coriander-red pepper paste to the soup and simmer for a while longer (5 minutes). Add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.