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Hindbeh
هندبة
Dandelion greens with caramelized onions
Wine & oil daysPrep 10 minCook 25 minServes 4
When to eat it. Made with oil. Keep it for days when wine and oil are allowed, like weekends in Lent and most of the Nativity Fast.
Ingredients
Method
- Boil the greens 5 minutes, drain and squeeze.
- Fry the onions in the oil until dark brown. Lift out half for the top.
- Add the garlic and greens to the pan and cook 5 minutes.
- Season, add lemon, and top with the crispy onions.
Tip. The bitterness of the greens and sweetness of the onions balance each other.
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