Sunwhite

Moujadara

This delicious traditional dish has lentils, rice, and onions and is topped with pomegranate seeds for a splash of colour.

Sunwhite® White Medium-Grain Calrose Rice

Sunwhite® White Medium-Grain Calrose Rice

Sunwhite® Calrose Rice is an oval medium-grain white rice known for its quality and taste. When cooked, Calrose rice becomes soft and tender with a tendency to stick together due to its succulent grains, allowing it to retain its moisture. Sunwhite® Calrose Rice is used in dishes that require a bit more creaminess as well as a side dish to compliment almost every meal. Its versatility means that it can be used in everything from starters and soups to desserts. For best results, rinse this rice with cold water. Drain well before cooking. All rice is naturally gluten-free. 4kg and 9kg packages are available in Jordan only.

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Ingredients to serve:

  • 1 cup Lentils

  • 2 cup Sunwhite Medium Grain Rice

  • 2 Onions

  • Oil (for frying)

  • 1 Pomegranate (for garnish)

  • Parsley (for garnish)

Medium Grain

White medium grain rice is a round, tender and succulent grain, allowing it to lock in moisture when it is cooked. This rice is often used in dishes that require a bit more creaminess, like paella or risotto. It is also ideal in your favourite Middle Eastern, Korean and Spanish dishes.

Characteristics

Medium

Medium

Tender

Tender

Soft

Soft

Method

  • In a pot of boiling water, boil the lentils for only 30 minutes, then drain the lentils.

  • In another saucepan, heat a little oil.

  • Put the washed and drained rice, then the lentils.

  • Leave the mixture on the fire until the rice grains are cooked, about 45 minutes.

  • In a frying pan, heat enough oil and fry the onions until golden and crunchy

  • Pour the mujadara into plates.

  • Garnish with onions and pomegranate.

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