Mjadara (Lentils & Rice)
(from bowden’s recipe box)
Family favorite – good fallback recipe when haven’t done shopping.
Source: A Taste of Syria - Virginia Jerro Gerbino & Philip M. Kayal
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Main dishes, Middle Eastern, Syrian, sides
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced.
- 1 cup dry lentils
- 3 1/2 cups cold water
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Directions
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Check lentils for small stones & discard. Rinse in a colander.
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Boil the water in a wide, heavy pot, add the lentils & cover. Reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Add the rice and salt. Mix, recover and cook for 30-35 minutes or until the lentils and rice are tender.
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While lentils and rice are cooking, heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion & saute for 10-15 minutes or until nicely browned. Stir occasionally.
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When lentils & rice are done, pour the oil and onion over them. Mix & serve.