Recipes


  • Egyptian Colcasia (Kolkas)




    Ingredients

    (For the stew)

    1 bag of Cold Alex Frozen Colcasia

    2 medium tomatoes, chopped

    1 onion, chopped

    2 vegetable bouillon cubes

    1 liter of water

    (For the green leaves)

    1 tablespoon of oil

    1 teaspoon salt

    1 teaspoon coriander

    4-5 garlic cloves, minced

    1 packet of green leaves (included in the bag of Cold Alex frozen Colcasia)


    Instructions

    Pour Cold Alex Frozen Colcasia into the pot and keep the chard aside

    Add the tomatoes, onion, bouillon cubes and water to the pot.

     Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.   Stir occasionally.

    In a separate shallow pan, heat the oil.

     Add the garlic, salt, coriander and chard. Stir fry for 3 minutes or until garlic is tender and slightly golden.

    Add the green leaves to the vegetable stew.

    Simmer to another 5-10 minutes. Serve over rice or with baladi bread.