Fakes Xithati ( Sour Lentil Soup)
1/2 l Brown lentils 2 l Water 1/4 l Finely chopped spring onions 1 Garlic clove (opt.); crushed 1/2 dl Finely chopped coriander * 3/4 dl Olive oil 1/2 dl Cold water 1 tb Flour
Ingredients
- 1/2l brown lentils
- 2l water
- 1/4l finely chopped spring onions
- 1garlic clove (opt.); crushed
- 1/2dl finely chopped coriander *
- 3/4dl olive oil
- 1/2dl cold water
- 1tbsp flour
Directions
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1/2 l Brown lentils 2 l Water 1/4 l Finely chopped spring onions 1 Garlic clove (opt.)
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crushed 1/2 dl Finely chopped coriander * 3/4 dl Olive oil 1/2 dl Cold water 1 tb Flour 1/2 dl Vinegar (or to taste) Salt Freshly ground bla
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Wash lentils in several changes of cold water, or place in a sieve and run water through them
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Put lentils in a large pot with 8 cups water, spring onion, garlic if used, oil and coriander or parsley (or a combination of the two if pre
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Bring to the boil, cover pan and simmer on low heat for 1 hour or until lentils are soft
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Put water and flour in a screw top jar, seal and shake until thoroughly combined
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This prevents lumps forming
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Pour this gradually into boiling soup, stirring constantly, until thickened slightly