Yotam Ottolenghi Simple Cookbook Recipes

Ottolenghi's Mejadra Recipe • The View from Great Island

WebAug 20, 2014 · Add the water and the cooked lentils. Bring everything to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and cook on low for 15 minutes. Remove …

1. Separate the onion slices into rings, and toss with the flour and salt.
2. Heat the oil in a pot and fry the onions, in batches, in the hot oil for about 5 minutes until they are browned and crisp. Test the oil by dropping an onion in, it should sizzle on contact. If the onions fry too quickly, reduce the heat. I found that 300F worked well, if you have a thermometer.
3. Drain the onions on paper towels and set aside.
4. Rinse the lentils well, put them in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook for about 12 minutes, until the lentils have begun to soften, but still have some bite to them. Drain and set aside.

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