Mujadara Makbousa
Description
Mujadara Makbousa/ Mujadara Makhboussa, a hearty, creamy and nutrient slow cooked mujadara that makes a sort of a thick porridge rather than a dry pilaf.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 6 tablespoons medium-size grain rice I used Jasmine rice
- 6 cups water
- 3 large onions finely chopped
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt or to taste
- A dash of freshly grated black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the lentil and rice, and place in a large cooking pot
- Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to very low, cover the pot, and cook for 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes.
- After this hour has passed, add the canola oil and olive oil to a frying pan and sauté the onions over medium heat, stirring until they turn light brown.
- Add the onions to the lentils, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for another 30 minutes over very low heat until the lentils are fully cooked and slightly mashed. The consistency is similar to that of a thick soup. Serve it with pita bread a green salad or fattoush. Enjoy!
Notes
Mujadara Makboussa goes so well with fattoush
A simple pot with few ingredients can be transformed into a true mouth-watering meal.
A simple pot with few ingredients can be transformed into a true mouth-watering meal.
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