Rice With Onion (Mashkoul)

Rice with onion, known as Mashkoul, is a traditional Levantine dish that is commonly enjoyed as a main course in Middle Eastern cuisine.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.

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Rice With Onion (Mashkoul)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sauteeing Cuisine: Levantine, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Rice
• 1 large Onion
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 cup Water

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced onion and sauté until golden brown.
4. Add the rice to the pot and stir well to coat it with the oil.
5. Add the water and salt to the pot and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
7. Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
8. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 2g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.