Middle Eastern Rice (Mejadra)
Mejadra is a fragrant Middle Eastern rice pilaf with crunchy fried onion throughout it. This is slightly adapted from a Yotam Ottolenghi recipe, from his wonderful cookbook Jerusalem. The main difference is that he uses dried lentils, I use canned. If you don't have time or don't want to deep fry, s
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Bahan-bahan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cumin seeds (or 1 tsp ground cumin)
- 1 1/2 tbsp coriander seeds (or 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander)
- 1 cup basmati or long grain rice (, uncooked)
- 1 1/4 cup / 315 ml water ((see notes))
- 400 g / 14 oz canned brown lentils, drained (1 can) (, drained )
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- Black pepper
- 3 large or 4 small onions (, very finely sliced)
- 1 cup / 250 ml vegetable or sunflower oil
- Salt
Langkah-langkah
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Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add about 1/3 of the onions and cook for 5 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
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Repeat with remaining onions, in two batches.
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Put the olive oil, cumin seeds and coriander in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Cook for a couple of minutes until the spices are fragrant.
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Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil and spices.
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Add the water and lentils.
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While it comes to boil, add all the other spices, salt and pepper.
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When it comes to a boil, turn it down to medium-low, cover with lid and let cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until all the liquid has mostly been absorbed.
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Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes - during this time, any residual liquid will absorb.
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Fluff rice with a fork and adjust the seasoning with more salt if you wish.
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Just prior to serving, stir through most of the onions and top with remainder. Sprinkle with chopped coriander if desired. Best served warm.
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📋 Rincian Harga Bahan (7% bahan terdeteksi)
| Bahan | Jumlah | Harga Satuan | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| olive oil | 2 tbsp | - | - |
| cumin seeds | 2 tsp | Rp 70.000/kg | Rp 700 |
| coriander seeds | 0.5 tbsp | - | - |
| basmati or long grain rice | 1 cup | - | - |
| / 315 ml water | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| / 14 oz canned brown lentils | 400 g | - | - |
| ground turmeric | 0.5 tsp | - | - |
| ground cinnamon | 0.5 tsp | - | - |
| sugar | 1 tsp | - | - |
| salt | 1 tsp | - | - |
| Black pepper | - | - | - |
| large or 4 small onions | 3 | - | - |
| / 250 ml vegetable or sunflower oil | 1 cup | - | - |
| Salt | - | - | - |
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