Dish to Try: Musalwaa

The culture committee would like to share a dish from the cuisine of Palestine. Musalwaa is a vegetarian dish made with lentils, rice, salt, pepper, cumin and olive oil. It is topped with caramelized onions and a squeeze of lemon juice. Musalwaa is usually prepared in winter and is the epitome of comfort food on a cold rainy day. Musalwaa is originally a peasant fallahi dish, satisfying, warm and comforting made with inexpensive ingredients. But don’t be fooled by the simple ingredients, slow cooking transforms this dish allowing it to shine. Check out this video recipe to try Musalwaa this winter season.