
Cairo
🇪🇬 Egypt
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Molokheya is slimy but locals love it for a reason
Made from jute leaves that create this thick green soup over rice with chicken or rabbit. Tourists see it and run. The texture is... Challenging. Like okra but more intense.
But the flavor is actually subtle and earthy. Every egyptian family makes it differently - some thick like porridge, others more soupy. It's comfort food here.
Costs 40-60 egp at local restaurants. Dont judge by looks. If you hate it, at least you tried real egyptian home cooking. If you love it, you'll understand the nostalgia factor.
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