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Lebanese·Lebanon · Akkar District·Main Courses
مجققة (Mjaddara)
A flavorful dish of lentils and rice with caramelized onions.
60 min total (prep 10 · cook 40)· Serves 4· Intermediate·New
Mjaddara is a comfort food in Lebanon. Known as 'the poor man's feast', it's simple yet hearty and nutritious.
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Method
- 1Boil lentils in 4 cups of water until half-cooked, about 15 minutes.
- 2Add rice to lentils with salt and cumin, simmer covered.
- 3Thinly slice onions and fry in olive oil until caramelized.
- 4Top lentils and rice with fried onions before serving.
Chef's tips
- Ensure even frying for sweet onions.
- Rest after cooking for best flavor.
The story
Mjaddara is a comfort food in Lebanon. Known as 'the poor man's feast', it's simple yet hearty and nutritious.
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