M’JEDRAH Syrian Rice and Lentils (served with cucumber-mint-yogurt dressing)
Cuisine & Diet: Egyptian, Gluten-free, Hanukkah, Jewish, Kid-Friendly, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Mimounah, Mizrahi, North African, Rice & Grains, Rosh Hashanah, Sephardic, Shabbat, Shavuot, Sukkot, Syrian, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian
MENU:
- M’jedrah: Syrian Rice with Lentils and Onions
- Yogurt Dressing with Cucumbers and Mint
GENERAL INGREDIENTS:
Dried brown or green lentils (NOT red or yellow)
Kosher salt
Dried mint
Garlic powder
Long-grain white rice
Vegetable, canola, safflower, sunflower, or olive oil
Onions
Cucumbers
Plain yogurt (whole or low fat)
EQUIPMENT:
Measuring cups and spoons
Chef’s or large chopping knife
Cutting board
Medium-size saucepan with lid
Medium skillet or frying pan
Mesh strainer
Small bowl
Box grater or chopping knife and cutting board