LentilsThis is a common and popular dish in our country. Lentils are known for their health benefits, such as cooling the body and improving digestion. However, raw or improperly cooked lentils can cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, and other poisoning symptoms.These symptoms are caused by the presence ofand hemolytic saponins in the lentils.To eat lentils healthily, let's take a look at the various ways to prepare lentils together.

How to cook dried lentils

IngredientsPreparation

300g lentils, appropriate amount of vegetable oil, appropriate amount of seafood sauce.

Steps

1. Rinse and remove the ends and tough fibers from the lentils, then set aside.

2. Add water to the pot and boil until it boils, then add the lentils and blanch.

3. Add half a spoonful of vegetable oil to the pot, then remove the lentils after the water boils again and quickly rinse with cold water, then drain.

4. Add the cold oil to the hot pot and add the lentils.

5. Add the seafood sauce and stir-fry until cooked, then serve.

Characteristics

Very simple and quick to make, making it a good choice for a quick meal in the summer.

LentilsStir-fried meatRecipe

Ingredients

200g lentils, porkbelly100g, whitesesame seeds, a little salt, a little starch, green oniongingergarlic, appropriate amount of cooking wine.Steps

1. Rinse and remove the ends and tough fibers from the lentils, then cut them into rhombus shapes and set aside.

2. Cut the pork belly into pieces and marinate with salt, cooking wine, and starch for about 5 minutes.

3. Heat the pot with oil, then add the meat and stir-fry until it changes color.

4. Continue to add oil to the pot and add the lentils. Stir-fry over low heat until the lentils are almost cooked, then add chopped green onions, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry. Then add the meat and season with salt, and serve.

Lentils

CakeRecipeIngredients

500g lentils, wheat flour

350gbean paste180g, a little alkaline water, a little food coloring.Steps1. First, wash the lentils and soak them in boiling water for about 10 minutes. After the lentils soften, remove the skins.

2. Place the cooked lentils in a large bowl, add water, and add a few drops of alkaline water. Steam

until it becomes crispy and then cool.3. Use a sieve to sift the cooked lentils into a paste, then wrap it in a damp cloth to squeeze out the water. The lentils are now ready. You can also refrigerate for about 30 minutes.4. Mix the cooked lentils with the wheat flour, then roll it into thin and even sheets. Place it on a cutting board, remove the flour, and cut it into desired shapes.Small TipsWhen making lentil cakes, make sure the lentil paste and bean paste are evenly distributed, and the cut pieces are of the same size.

Lentil Recipes

Ingredients

300g lentils, 1 egg, ginger, garlic, salt,

doubanjiang

a little.Steps

1. Rinse and remove the ends and tough fibers from the lentils, then cut them into segments. Also, chop ginger and garlic into small pieces.

2. Whisk the egg and add a few drops of cooking wine and water, then sprinkle with a little salt.3. Heat up a little oil in a pot, then stir-fry the egg until it is mostly cooked, then remove it and chop it into small pieces.4. Heat up a little oil in a pot and stir-fry the ginger and garlic until fragrant, then add the lentils and stir-fry until the color changes slightly.5. Continue to stir-fry until the lentils are almost cooked, then add the cooked eggs and stir-fry.

Tips

Lentils must be cooked thoroughly, and during the cooking process, add water to prevent them from drying out.

Lentil and Duck Recipe

Ingredients

200g lentils, 300g duck, a little,

soy sauce

a little, ginger, garlic, bay leaves,

cinnamon sticks, star anise, and other spices, appropriate amount of oil,

dried chili peppers

a little.

Steps1. First, wash theduckand cook it in boiling water to remove the impurities, then wash and prepare the lentils.2. Heat up a pot with oil and add dried chili peppers, ginger, garlic, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and other spices to stir-fry.3. After the fragrance is released, add the duck and stir-fry, then add soy sauce to color it, and then pressure cook for 10 minutes.4. After cooking, mix it with the lentils and stir-fry until cooked, then add salt and other seasonings.

Tips

You can also make lentils withboneor chicken.

How to make chicken and lentils

Ingredients

2 chicken legs, 200g lentils, green onion, ginger, garlic,

fermented bean curd, oyster sauce, light soy sauce,

sugar, cooking wine.Steps，1. First, cut the chicken legs into pieces and soak them in water to remove the blood, then drain.2. Rinse and cut the lentils into segments.

3. Rinse the fermented bean curd and drain.

4. Mix light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and cooking wine according to your preference.

5. Heat up a little oil in a pot and stir-fry the green onion, ginger, and garlic until fragrant. Then add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until they change color.6. Add the lentils and stir-fry. Then add water to cover.7. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat until the soup thickens. Then add salt to taste.Lentil Rice RecipeIngredients200g lentils, 300g rice, salt,

appropriate amount of oil.

Steps

1. Wash the rice and cook it in a rice cooker.

2. Rinse and remove the ends and tough fibers from the lentils, then cut them into small strips.

3. Heat up a little oil in a pot and stir-fry the lentils until they are slightly toasted, then add salt.

4. Add the cooked rice to the pot and stir-fry.

5. Cook the rice until it is done and serve.

How to make lentil rice

Ingredients preparation

200 grams of lentils300 grams of riceSalt and cooking oil to taste.

Method steps

1. Wash and cook the rice in a rice cooker.

Wash and deseed the lentils, then cut them into small strips.

Heat a pan, add oil, and sauté the lentils with salt.

After the rice has absorbed water, spread the sautéed lentils and continue cooking.

Serve when the rice is cooked.