Stew
Qolqas (Egyptian Taro Stew)

Qolqas (Egyptian Taro Stew)

Egypt

85Minutes
MediumLevel
5Serves
8Steps
About

A winter favourite in Cairo and the Delta and a Coptic feast-day dish, chunks of taro root simmered until silky in a garlicky green chard-and-coriander broth.

Equipment
  • Knife
  • Pot
  • Frying pan
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Taro root (qolqas)1 kg
Swiss chard or silverbeet, chopped1 large bunch
Garlic, crushed6 cloves
Fresh coriander, chopped1 bunch
Ground coriander1 tbsp
Tomato, grated (optional)1
Stock or water4 cups
Oil or ghee4 tbsp
Lemon1
Salt and black pepperto taste

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