Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Ful Medames Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup long-grain rice
- • 1 cup brown lentils
- • 1 cup small macaroni
- • 2 onions, thinly sliced
- • 2 tbsp tomato paste
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
- • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the lentils in plenty of water 20 minutes until just tender, then drain.
2
Phase 2
Fry the onions in oil until crispy and brown; drain half for the topping.
3
Phase 3
Fry the remaining onion with the tomato paste and cumin, add 1 cup water, and simmer 10 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Boil the macaroni in salted water and drain.
5
Phase 5
Cook the rinsed rice in 1 1/2 cups salted water, covered, 15 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Plate rice, lentils, macaroni, and chickpeas, spoon the tomato sauce over.
7
Phase 7
Crown with the crispy fried onions.