Shrimp with Mallow Leaves -Mulukhiyah

Shrimp with Mallow Leaves -Mulukhiyah

Ingredients:
1 ¼ lbs. (½ kg) mallow leaves
2 ½ cups chicken stock
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 ¼ lbs. (½ kg) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 Tbsp. butter
4 cloves minced garlic
1 Tbsp. ground coriander

Directions:
•Strip the mallow leaves from the stalks. Rinse well and pat dry. Place on a plate lined with paper towels.
•Finely chop the leaves.
•If frozen chopped mallow is used, set aside ahead of time to thaw at room temperature.
•In a saucepan, heat the oil, add half of minced garlic & coriander, stir for 2 minutes, then add shrimp and cook for 7 minutes or until done.
•In a pot, add the chicken stock over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
•Add chopped mallow leaves and the shrimp mixture and reduce the heat, stirring frequently until simmer then remove from heat.
•In a pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat and add the rest of garlic and coriander mixture stirring until golden brown.
•Add the garlic mixture to the mallow while hot. Immediately cover the saucepan to infuse the stew with the garlic and coriander flavors for about 2 minutes then remove the cover.
• Serve hot with white rice or pita bread