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Kusherie (Egyptian Rice and Lentils) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/4 c. lentils
3 c. of boiling water or beef stock
1 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1 1/2 c. rice
1 c. boiling water
1 large sliced onion
3 cloves of garlic.

Sauce:
3/4 c. tomato paste
3 c. tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes
1 chopped green pepper
1 T. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper or crushed peppers
Directions:
Directions:
Heat 2 T. oil in a skillet or Dutch oven, then brown 1 1/4 c. lentils over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Let the mixture cool. Add boiling water or beef stock, salt, dash of pepper. Cook uncovered 10 minutes over medium heat. Stir in rice, 1 c. boiling water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 25 minutes without stirring.
SAUCE: In a saucepan heat together all sauce ingredients and bring to a boil and simmer 20-30 minutes. The Kusherie is served with the rice-lentil mix on the bottom, the sauce next and then the onions for those who like them.

 

 

 

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