Molokhiya Oversized Tee

Molokhiya consists of the leaves of the jute mallow plant. This green soup represents a primary culinary pillar across the Nile Valley and the Levant. Historical records trace the consumption of the plant to the Pharaonic era. A persistent legend identifies the dish as a medicinal broth for royalty. Fatimid Caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah banned the consumption of the leaves in the tenth century. This prohibition allegedly stemmed from the perceived aphrodisiac qualities of the plant. Modern preparation involves a meticulous chopping process using a curved blade called a makhrata. The distinctive mucilaginous texture defines the dish. Chefs finish the soup with the tasha; this sizzle occurs when fried garlic and coriander hit the broth. The preparation remains a staple of regional home cooking.

• 100% carded cotton
• Fabric weight: 7.1 oz. /yd. ² (240 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed, pre-shrunk fabric
• Boxy, oversized fit
• Dropped shoulders
• Wide neck ribbing
• Tear-away label
• Blank product sourced from China

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