Burmese Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp turmericNutrition
• 1/2 tsp saltNutrition
• 1 tbsp vegetable oilNutrition
• 2 tsps minced garlicNutrition
• 2 tsps minced ginger rootNutrition
• 3 tbsps sesame seedsNutrition
• 4 cups waterNutrition
• 1/2 cup red lentilsNutrition

Directions

1. 1Rinse the lentils under cold water in colander or sieve. Drain.
2. 2Heat oil in large saucepan on medium.
3. 3Add garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Stir-fry 1 minute.
4. 4Add the lentils and fry until they begin to change color (from orange to white/yellow).
5. 5Turn heat to medium high and bring water to boil. Immediately reduce heat to medium low for steady simmer.
6. 6Cook 20-25 minutes until lentils are soft. Add salt and stir.
7. 7Serve with crispy fried shallots and ground sesame seeds mixed with salt.
8. 8Note: based on a recipe from the book "Bangkok to Bali".

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