Lentils with Lovage
2 Shallots; chopped Butter 12 oz Whole green lentils (Le Puy) Handful of chopped lovage 1 Sprig of thyme 1 Curl of orange peel Light stock or water Soften the chopped shallots in a...
Ingredients
- 2shallots; chopped
- 1curl of orange peel
Directions
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2 Shallots
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chopped Butter 12 oz Whole green lentils (Le Puy) Handful of chopped lovage 1 Sprig of thyme 1 Curl of orange peel Light stock or water Soft
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Stir in the lentils
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Add a handful of chopped lovage, the sprig of thyme, orange peel and stock or unsalted water to cover well
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Simmer until tender
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Drain off and reduce the cooking liquor to make a little sauce, enriching it with more butter and seasoning to taste
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In the absence of lovage, use the young leaves and tenderest parts of a celery heart, and season the dish with a pinch each of celery salt,
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Source: Philippa Davenport in "Country Living" (British), November 1988