Burmese Lentil Soup

Name: Burmese Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons minced gingerroot; 1/2 cup red lentil; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 4 -5 shallots (slice thin and fry to a crisp); 4 cups water

Submitted by ClarkeCC

"An easy ethnic soup. Low fat, low calorie - very healthy and tasty. From the book "Bangkok to Bali"."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced gingerroot
¹⁄₂ cup red lentil
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon turmeric
4 -5 shallots (slice thin and fry to a crisp)
4 cups water

directions

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