ملوخية
Jute Mallow Soup
Yes, with a tweak: ask for NO RICE and NO BREAD. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Egyptian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant green, thick soup made from finely minced jute mallow leaves, simmered in a rich chicken, rabbit, or beef broth. It's finished with a fragrant 'ta'leya' of sizzling garlic and coriander sautéed in butter or ghee.
Key ingredients
Fresh or frozen molokhia leaves, chicken/rabbit/beef broth, garlic, coriander, butter/ghee, salt, pepper. Often served with a side of roasted chicken or rabbit.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask for NO RICE and NO BREAD. Confirm with the server that no sugar is added to the soup, as some chefs may add a tiny pinch to enhance flavor or color.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
ملوخية بدون رز أو خبز لو سمحت. وهل فيها سكر مضاف؟
ملوخية, please, with no rice or bread. Does it contain any added sugar?
Watch out for
Traditionally served with abundant white rice and Egyptian flatbread. Some chefs may add a small amount of sugar to balance the soup's flavor. Molokhia leaves themselves contain some carbohydrates.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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