2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
Lentils are a traditional dish for Bulgarian cuisine. Stew from this legume is regularly present at every table. It is a favorite dish of both young and old, in addition it is extremely nutritious and very useful. It is rich in plant proteins, a huge amount of magnesium and folic acid. It is also an excellent source of fiber. This is what makes it the perfect food.
To be delicious, however, cooking lentils has subtleties. First of all, it is important to know the variety that is suitable. There are many types of lentils on the market - red, green, black, brown.
Red, for example, cooks extremely quickly and is very popular in Moroccan cuisine. In our country it is mostly consumed as an addition to salads or in the form of cream soup. Black lentils are popular in Russia. Green - in France. The most popular in our country is the classic brown lens.
It is suitable for the preparation of lentil stew, which we all know and love. For a pot, which will be enough for 4 people, you need about 400-500 grams of washed and cleaned lentils. This is done under cold water, and it is good to soak it briefly - this way possible contaminants will come to the surface.
You also need carrots, onions, black pepper, peppers, garlic, paprika and tomatoes, oil. The obligatory spice for lentils - savory!
Boil the lentils first. This is preferably done over a low or medium heat, and the brown lentils take about 30 minutes to cook. Add garlic, onions, carrots, peppers to the lentils themselves.
Only after the lentils and other ingredients are cooked, add the tomato puree and spices. Let the lentils simmer on low heat for about 10-15 minutes. Tomatoes will make your dish thicker. If, however, it becomes less frequent than expected, you can thicken it with a spoonful of flour.
You should not miss the key ingredients for cooking lentils, namely - garlic and savory. Do not forget that the dish is prepared on low heat. So all the ingredients will release their taste. Mixed together - they will make your lens unique!
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