Egyptian Lentils And Rice-Koushry

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Egyptian Lentils And Rice-Koushry

 

Lentils;

1 cup small lentils

1 1/2 cups boiling water

 

Rice;

2 1/4 cups boiling water

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons butter

1 cup long grain rice

1 large onion, finely diced

2 tablespoons olive oil

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

 

For the lentils: Soak the lentils in cold water for 2

hours. Drain.

To the boiling water, add the lentils. Simmer,

covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, adding more water if

necessary.

For the rice: To the boiling water, add the salt and

butter. Stir in the rice.

Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes. Remove

from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Remove lid and fluff with a fork.

In a sautepan, cook onions in olive oil, then add rice

and lentils and seasoning and more water if needed.

Simmer approximately 10 minutes.

 

 

 

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