Mujadarra (Middle Eastern Lentils and Rice)

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total: 1 hours

Servings: 4

Mujadarra (Middle Eastern Lentils and Rice)

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Instructions

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Step 1

Cook rice in water following package directions, or cook in a rice cooker.

Step 2

When rice is done, cover and keep warm until you add it to the lentils.

Step 3

Rinse lentils, then place in heavy pot with a tight fitting lid, add 1 quart water, and let lentils simmer over very low heat uncovered until they are soft (about 20-30 minutes, but cooking time will depend on how fresh the lentils are so keep checking until they are soft but still have a slight bite to them.)

Step 4

When lentils are cooked, cover and let water them absorb any leftover water.

Step 5

While lentils cook, cut onions into short slices.

Step 6

Heat olive oil in heavy frying pan, then add onions, reduce heat to medium-low and start to brown onions, stirring every few minutes.

Step 7

Continue to cook onions, stirring often, until they are deeply browned and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Don't rush this step; the onions can be bitter if they're cooked at too high of heat.

Step 8

When onions are browned, remove half the onions to drain on a paper towel to crisp.

Step 9

Sprinkle 1/4 tsp cumin into the rest of the onions in the pan and saute 1-2 minutes.

Step 10

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked lentils to the pan with the onions, leaving behind any water that's not absorbed.

Step 11

Season the cooked lentils and onions with salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook 1-2 minutes to blend flavors.

Step 12

Gently mix cooked rice into the lentils and caramelized onions, heating for a minute or two if the rice is not hot.

Step 13

Put Mujadarra on a serving dish, top with crispy caramelized onions, and serve hot or warm.

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