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Mercimekli bulgur pilavı (lentil bulgur with fried onion)
A simple Anatolian one-dish meal made filling by the lentils and bulgur together. The slowly caramelised onion gives it its character.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Rinse the lentils, and boil in plenty of water for 15 minutes until half-soft, then drain.
- Heat two-thirds of the oil in a pot, and fry the onion over medium heat for 12-15 minutes until deep brown and sweet. Remove half for serving.
- To the remaining onion add the tomato paste and spices, then the bulgur, and fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the lentils, pour in the hot water, season with salt and pepper, and cook covered over low heat for 15 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed.
- Take off the heat, put a tea towel under the lid, and rest for 10 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, top with the reserved fried onion, and serve with yoghurt.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Don't rush the onion: cooked patiently over lower heat, it turns sweet and crisp.
- Good warm or cold, travels well in a lunchbox.
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