Traditional · Main Course ·

Aromatic Egyptian Molokhia with Rabbit and Garlic

Name: Aromatic Egyptian Molokhia with Rabbit and Garlic
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Traditional
Ingredients: Rabbit, 1 whole, cut into pieces; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt and pepper, To taste; Lemon, Juiced; Ground coriander, 1 teaspoon; Chicken or rabbit stock, 2 liters; Onion, 1 large, quartered; Bay leaves, 3; Cloves, 4; Peppercorns, 6; Molokhia leaves, 500g, finely chopped; Garlic, 4 cloves, minced; Butter, 2 tablespoons; Ground coriander, 1 teaspoon; Salt, To taste; Garlic, 4 cloves, finely minced; Olive oil, 1 tablespoon; Lemon juice, 1-2 tablespoons; Salt, To taste

Dive into the rich and aromatic world of Egyptian cuisine with this Molokhia dish, featuring tender rabbit and a garlic-infused broth.

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·By Ethan Brooks·July 18, 2025

Aromatic Egyptian Molokhia with Rabbit and Garlic — Traditional served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 10 min

Cook

3 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rabbit

For the Molokhia Broth

For the Molokhia

For the Garlic Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 511 kcal
Protein: 45.2 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Fat: 31.8 g
Fiber: 3.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3067 kcal
Protein: 271 g
Carbs: 69 g
Fat: 191 g
Fiber: 20 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Rabbit 1 whole, cut into pieces	2100	250	0	120	0
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Lemon Juiced	10	0	3	0	0
Ground coriander 1 teaspoon	7	0	1	0	1
Chicken or rabbit stock 2 liters	80	8	0	5	0
Onion 1 large, quartered	60	1	14	0	3
Bay leaves 3	5	0	1	0	1
Cloves 4	10	0	2	0	1
Peppercorns 6	3	0	1	0	1
Molokhia leaves 500g, finely chopped	175	10	33	1	12
Garlic 4 cloves, minced	20	1	5	0	0
Butter 2 tablespoons	200	0	0	23	0
Ground coriander 1 teaspoon	7	0	1	0	1
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Garlic 4 cloves, finely minced	20	1	5	0	0
Olive oil 1 tablespoon	120	0	0	14	0
Lemon juice 1-2 tablespoons	10	0	3	0	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Rabbit

1
Combine ingredients
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and ground coriander in a bowl.
2
Coat the rabbit
Rub the mixture onto the rabbit pieces, ensuring all are well coated.
3
Marinate
Marinate the rabbit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Tip: For best results, marinate overnight.

Preparing the Broth

1
Combine ingredients
In a large pot, combine the stock, onion, bay leaves, cloves, and peppercorns.
2
Bring to a boil
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover.
Tip: Do not let the broth boil too vigorously as it will become cloudy.
3
Simmer
Simmer for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: Skim any impurities from the surface for a clearer broth.

How to Make Aromatic Egyptian Molokhia with Rabbit and Garlic

Total time: 4 h 40 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Cook the rabbit
Brown marinated rabbit pieces in a pan over medium heat, then set aside.
2
Prepare the broth
Strain the broth, return it to the pot, and incorporate the browned rabbit into the broth.
3
Cook the molokhia
In a separate pan, sauté garlic in butter. Add molokhia leaves, ground coriander, and salt, constantly stirring until aromatic.