How To Cook Green Lentils From Dry
Basic cooked lentils 1.
How to cook green lentils from dry. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils are tender about 20 25 minutes. Drain the lentils discarding the bay leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste. Then reduce the heat and simmer until tender about 20 minutes.
Cook on a stovetop using 3 cups of liquid water stock etc to 1 cup of dry lentils. Here s how you do it. For whole lentils cook time is typically 15 20 minutes.
Pick over and rinse dried lentils. Place the lentils in a strainer and pick out any debris or shriveled lentils. How to cook lentils.
Be sure to use a large enough saucepan as the lentils will double or triple in size. Place the lentils in a colander and rinse well under cold water and again rub the lentils with your hands to remove any dust or. Pour the water over the lentils.
Rinse and drain the lentils. Lower the heat once boiling. Thoroughly rinse under running water.
Add the bay leaf and chipotle chili. Combine the lentils bay leaves 3 cups water and a generous pinch of salt in a large saucepan. Use in any recipe that calls for lentils.