Directions:
- Soak the white rice in warm water - set aside.
- Clean the yellow/orange lentils and wash (in a sieve) - set aside.
- Finely dice the onion.
- On low heat, warm the olive oil in a medium non-stick pot and add the onions.
- In 15 minutes the onions will wilt.
- Drain the washed lentils and add to the pot.
- Add the 5 cups of water.
- Raise to medium heat and bring to a boil.
- Drain the rice and add to the pot.
- Add the salt and cumin.
- Stir with a wooden spoon (as you would stir porridge).
- Turn the heat down to low and cover the pot.
- Check back in 25 minutes (aiming for porridge texture).
- Remover off the stove and pour in a serving dish.
- Let it set for 10 minutes.
- Usually served cold with the green cabbage salad and turnip pickles on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 162.79 Kcal (682 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 71.71 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 7.97g | 12% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 781.07mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 47.23mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 20.23g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 0.74g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.22g | 5% | |
| Protein | 2.7g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 29.2mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 50.76 Kcal (213 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 22.36 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.48g | 12% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 243.55mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 14.73mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.31g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 0.23g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.38g | 5% | |
| Protein | 0.84g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 9.1mg | 3% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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