Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Mercimek Corbasi 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 red lentils
- • 1 cup coarse bulgur
- • 1 onion, diced
- • 2 tbsp butter
- • 1 tbsp tomato paste
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 2 1/2 cups hot water
- • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil the rinsed lentils in 2 cups water 15 minutes until just tender.
2
Phase 2
Melt the butter and cook the onion until golden, then add the tomato paste and cumin.
3
Phase 3
Add the bulgur, the lentils with their liquid, and the hot water.
4
Phase 4
Cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
5
Phase 5
Rest 5 minutes and scatter with parsley.