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Mdardara مجدرة
6 serving
Also known as
'Mudardara'.
Mdardara is a Lebanese lentil and rice dish, typically served with fried onions, raw vegetables, and yogurt.
Ingredients
Instructions
Instructions
Macerate Onions
21 minutes1.
Toss together the onion and 2 Tbsp. salt. Set aside for 20 minutes to macerate.
Prepare Lentils
25 minutes2.
Combine lentils and water in a large pot. Simmer until cooked, but still firm.
Fry Onions
6 minutes3.
Squeeze the onions to remove as much liquid as possible. Heat 3 c. of the oil in a skillet and fry the onions until golden brown. Remove from oil and let drain.
Cook Rice
25 minutes4.
Add the rice, baharat, and half of the fried onions to the lentils. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is tender. Add additional liquid as needed to prevent drying out.
Serve
5.Serve the mdardara warm with the remaining fried onions.