Lentils and rice puree - mujaddara mussafayeh
A lentils and rice puree. It is easy to prepare and can be eaten warm or cold. A dish that cannot be ignored! Every Lebanese family has it at least once a week. Excellent with fattoush salad.
Lentils and rice puree - mujaddara mussafayeh
A lentils and rice puree. It is easy to prepare and can be eaten warm or cold. A dish that cannot be ignored! Every Lebanese family has it at least once a week. Excellent with fattoush salad.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, soak the rice in warm water.
- 2
In a deep cooking pot, place lentils and 6 cups water on high heat. When water starts boiling, reduce heat, cover the pot, and leave to cook for about 30 min.
- 3
In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and fry the onions until golden, then set aside.
- 4
Once cooked, remove the lentils from the water and blend them in a food processor for a few minutes. Put back the lentil mixture in the pot.
- 5
Strain the rice and add it over the lentils. Stir for few minutes until the rice is cooked.
- 6
On low heat, add the fried onions and salt and stir continuously for about 20 min.
- 7
Before removing from heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- 8
Remove from heat, pour in a serving plate and let it cool before serving.
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