Cypriot lentils with rice - Fakes Moutzentra - Zorbabook - Authentic experiences in Greece

Cypriot lentils with rice - Fakes Moutzentra - Zorbabook - Authentic experiences in Greece

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Cypriot lentils with rice are known to the locals as fakes (lentils) moutzentra. It’s a traditional Cypriot dish enjoyed for the nourishment and tastiness it provides. A peasant type of food with...

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Ingredients

  • 500 g green or brown lentils
  • 1/3 cup basmati rice 70g
  • 400 mL hot water
  • 4 small red onions 400g, sliced
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 10 sprigs of fresh coriander or parsley, chopped after ends are removed

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