Mulukhiyah

Instructions

1. 1

   Saute the onions in the 3-4 tablespoons olive oil

2. 2

   Add the beef cubes or the chicken cutlets, sear for 3-4 min on each side

3. 3

   Add 1 liter of water or just enough to cover the meat

4. 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. 5

   Add the frozen mulukhyia and stir until it thaws completely and then comes to a boil

6. 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. 7

   Add the oil and garlic to the mulukhyia and lower the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes

8. 8

   Add salt to taste

9. 9

   Serve with a generous amount of lemon juice and optionally with short grain rice or pita bread