Rice and grains
ChefFatima Jammoul
Stewed Rice Mujaddara (Mujaddara Rez Makhbousa)
Stewed rice mujaddara — a traditional, soft-textured mujaddara of lentils and rice. Many enjoy this dish; try it for the kids as it's healthy and nourishing.
مجدرة رز مخبوصة.. وصفة مجدرة لذيذة جداً . ولا اسهل
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups lentils
- 1/2 cup Egyptian rice
- 2 medium onions
- Oil
- Salt
Method
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- Wash the lentils, then put them in a pot with 6 cups of water and simmer them until they are a quarter cooked.
- Add the washed rice on top, then leave them over medium heat until the rice begins to cook.
- In a skillet, place the chopped onion with the oil and fry until it softens and browns.
- Add the onions over the lentils and let the mujaddara cook until the ingredients are very well cooked, even to the point of thickening.
- If the mujaddara is too stiff, add a little water as needed, then let the mujaddara simmer briefly and spoon it into bowls.
- Serve the stewed rice mujaddara hot or cold alongside vegetables and salads, especially cabbage salad
Recipe tags
Rice and grainsInternationalVegetarianVeganDairy freeGluten freeNut freeEgg free
Notes and serving ideas
- Muddardara Lentils & Rice
