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How to make Mjaddara
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Mjaddara is cooked the way lentil rice cooks it — salt judged by hand, fat used generously, and the table set for sharing. This is the home version, written down the way a lebanese family cook actually puts it on the table.
Mjaddara is a comforting Lebanese dish made from brown lentils and rice, seasoned with cumin and topped with caramelized onions. It is a staple in Lebanese households, known for its simplicity and nourishing qualities. Eaten across Lebanon, Mjaddara brings together earthy lentils and fluffy rice, enriched by the sweetness of onions and the warmth of cumin. Generous olive oil and a careful hand with salt make it a dish meant for sharing around the family table.
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