Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Mujadara Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 250g brown lentils
- • 150g long-grain rice
- • 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- • 5 tbsp olive oil
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1.5 tsp salt
- • 250ml plain yogurt, to serve
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the lentils in plenty of water for 12 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of the liquid.
2
Phase 2
Fry two-thirds of the onions in the oil over medium-low heat until deeply browned and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain on paper.
3
Phase 3
Return 2 tbsp of the frying oil to the pot, add the rice, cumin, and salt, and stir 1 minute. Add the lentils and 350ml water, cover, and cook 18 minutes on low.
4
Phase 4
Remove from the heat and let the pot stand covered for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
5
Phase 5
Mound onto a plate, crown with the crispy onions, and serve with the yogurt.