Mujadara With Lebanese Salata Recipes

LEBANESE MUJADARA

Steps:

• In a wide non stick pan, add the sliced onions and the olive oil. Turn the heat high for the first 2-3 minutes then reduce to the lowest setting and caramalise for 35-40 minutes, sautéing every few minutes so as not to burn on one side.
• Soak the rice in water for around half an hour and set aside
• Wash the lentils and add to a pot along with the 5 cups of water
• Bring the lentils to the boil then reduce to medium heat while they cook
• After 20 minutes of the lentils cooking, check one and if it is nearly done, add the drained cup of rice
• Add the salt and spices, a quarter of the onions as well as any excess oil from the onions which should be nearly done by now.
• Cover the rice with a lid and cook for another 20 minutes on low. Taste and adjust the salt as necessary.
• Serve with salad or yoghurt.

MUJADARA WITH LEBANESE SALATA

Steps:

• In a 3 quart saucepan, combine lentils, rice, broth, water, and cumin.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered until all the water has been absorbed and the rice and lentils are tender. Stir occasionally to make sure the lentils and rice are not sticking to the bottom of the pan.
• In a separate, heavy-bottomed pan, caramelize your sliced onions - stir and cook for at least twenty minutes until they are dark brown with some nice blackened bits on the edges.
• Add the cooked rice and lentils into the pan with the caramelized onions and stir to combine.
• Chop tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, and parsley. Toss with olive oil, red wine vinegar and coarse sea salt. Top mujadara with salata.

LEBANESE LENTILS (MUJADARA)

Steps:

• Heat oil in pan.
• add onions, and cook on medium high heat until they are brown- stir occasionally.
• stir in rice and lentils, mix in with onions.
• add water.
• add salt, mix contents.
• cover and simmer.
• This will take over an hour. The water will be absorbed into rice and lentils. Make sure they are soft. Sometimes you may need to add a little more water. Stir occasionally.
• Best if served in a shallow bowl, and let sit for 10 minutes or so. Enjoy warm or cold.