Lebanese · main
Mujadara
Mujadara reads richness 5.1, allium 3.4 and salinity 3.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Lebanese main, about 1 hr 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 5.1 · Allium 3.4 · Salinity 3.3 · Sourness 3.3 · Funk & Ferment 3.3 · Sweetness 3.2 · Umami 3.0 · Earthy 2.7 · Warm Spice 2.2 · Nutty 1.5 · Bitterness 1.4 · Herbaceous 0.7 · Fruity 0.6 · Floral 0.6
What's in it (7)
- 1 cup green
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1 cup plain yogurt (to serve)
Time & effort: about 1 hr 20 min (30 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 94.3 kcal, 3 g protein, 0.4 g fat, 20.4 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Cook lentils until nearly tender and reserve liquid.
- Fry sliced onions in generous olive oil until very dark and caramelized.
- Add rice and spiced lentil liquid, then simmer covered until rice is cooked.
- Serve topped with more caramelized onions and yogurt on the side.
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