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- <!DOCTYPE html><html lang='en'><head><meta charset='utf-8'><meta name='description' content='Grim Grains is an illustrated food blog, it features plant-based (vegan) recipes.'><meta name='viewport' content='width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0'><meta name='twitter:card' content='summary'><meta name='twitter:site' content='@hundredrabbits'><meta name='twitter:title' content='Grimgrains'><meta name='twitter:description' content='An illustrated food blog.'><meta name='twitter:creator' content='@hundredrabbits'><meta name='twitter:image' content='https://grimgrains.com/media/services/icon.jpg'><meta property='og:title' content='Grimgrains'><meta property='og:type' content='article'><meta property='og:url' content='http://grimgrains.com/'><meta property='og:image' content='https://grimgrains.com/media/services/icon.jpg'><meta property='og:description' content='An illustrated food blog.'><meta property='og:site_name' content='Grimgrains'><link rel='icon' type='image/x-icon' href='../media/services/favicon.ico'><link rel='icon' type='image/png' href='../media/services/icon.jpg'><link rel='apple-touch-icon' href='../media/services/apple-touch-icon.png' /><title>GrimGrains — sweet and sour lentils</title><link rel='alternate' type='application/rss+xml' title='RSS Feed' href='../links/rss.xml' /><link rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' href='../links/main.css'></head><body class='recipe'><header><a id='logo' href='home.html'><img src='../media/interface/logo.png' alt='Grimgrains'></a></header><nav><ul><li class='home'><a href='home.html'>Home</a></li><li class='about'><a href='about.html'>About</a></li><li class='tools'><a href='tools.html'>Tools</a></li><li class='nutrition'><a href='nutrition.html'>Nutrition</a></li><li class='sprouting'><a href='sprouting.html'>Sprouting</a></li><li class='lactofermentation'><a href='lactofermentation.html'>Lacto-fermentation</a></li><li class='right'><a href='https://grimgrains.com/links/rss.xml'>RSS feed</a> | <a href='https://merveilles.town/@rek' target='_blank'>Mastodon</a></li></ul></nav><main class='recipe'><h1>sweet and sour lentils</h1><h2>2 servings — 30 minutes</h2><img src='../media/recipes/sweet_and_sour_lentils.jpg'/><div class='col2'><p>In our galley we have a few recipes that we consider staples, that we're always in the mood to eat. We usually rotate these throughout the week, adding maybe a new recipe or two to change things up. This sweet and sour lentils recipe is one of our favorites.</p><p>You can eat the lentils as is, or scoop it up with crackers. We enjoy eating it wrapped in salad or cabbage leaves.</p><p>We've cooked sweet and sour lentils often on long passages, it's a simple one-pot meal. It's also our go-to recipe during pot lucks—even people who don't like lentils will enjoy it (we've never had any complaints).</p><p><b class='head'>Substitutions</b></p><p>It's a versatile recipe, so if we don't have any carrots or daikon we'll sometimes put brocoli or fresh green peas instead. For a heartier meal, adding sweet potatoes is also delicious. Sometimes, if we're out of peanut butter, we'll use sesame paste instead, the flavor is very similar and doesn't change much in the recipe (also nice for those with peanut allergies). This recipe only works with whole lentils, because there's still a bite to them, halved lentils will soften too much and the resulting texture won't be as pleasant.</p><p>Enjoy this humble, but delicious recipe.</p><p><b class='head'>Sprouted lentils</b></p><p>If you use sprouted lentils, the cooking time is reduced by more than half. It can help you save on both time, and fuel, while making the lentils more digestible. For sprouting techniques, refer to <a href='sprouting.html#garbanzo'>lentils</a> in the sprouting guide.</p><p>The directions for the recipes will differ a bit. For this version of the recipe, cut the vegetables real small (tiny cubes) so they cook fast, then brown them in a pan with oil. When the veggies are done, add the sprouted lentils, and cook the mixture for 2-3 min. Finally, add the sauce, mixing well and cooking the mixture for another minute or so to allow the sauce to thicken. Top with some chives.</p></div><dl class='ingredients'><h3>sauce</h3><dt><a href='soy_sauce.html'><img src='../media/ingredients/soy_sauce.png'/><b>soy sauce</b></a><u>30 ml</u></dt><dt><a href='japanese_rice_vinegar.html'><img src='../media/ingredients/japanese_rice_vinegar.png'/><b>japanese rice vinegar</b></a><u>30 ml</u></dt><dt><a href='chili_pepper_flakes.html'><img src='../media/ingredients/chili_pepper_flakes.png'/><b>chili pepper flakes</b></a><u>10 g</u></dt><dt><a href='peanut_butter.html'><img src='../media/ingredients/peanut_butter.png'/><b>peanut butter</b></a><u>15 g</u></dt><dt><a href='maple_syrup.html'><img src='../media/ingredients/maple_syrup.png'/><b>maple syrup</b></a><u>30 ml</u></dt><dt><a href='sesame_oil.html'><img src='../media/ingredients/sesame_oil.png'/><b>sesame oil</b></a><u>5 ml</u></dt><dt><a href='garlic.html'><img src='../media/ingredients/garlic.png'/><b>garlic</b></a><u>3 cloves, minced</u></dt><dt><a href='ginger_root.html'><img src='../media/ingredients/ginger_root.png'/><b>ginger root</b></a><u>15 g</u></dt><dt><a href='arrowroot_starch.html'><img src='../media/ingredients/arrowroot_starch.png'/><b>arrowroot starch</b></a><u>15 g</u></dt></dl><ul class='instructions'><li>Mix all liquid ingredients together in a bowl, add <i>15 g (1 tbsp)</i> of <a href='peanut_butter.html'>peanut butter</a> and stir until dissolved.</li><li>Stir in <i>15 g (1 tbsp)</i> of <a href='arrowroot_starch.html'>arrowroot starch</a> (to help thicken sauce).</li><li>Add <i>10 g (2 tsp)</i> of <a href='chili_pepper_flakes.html'>chili pepper flakes</a>, <i>3</i> minced <a href='garlic_cloves.html'>garlic cloves</a> and roughly the garlic equivalent of minced <a href='ginger_root.html'>ginger root</a>.</li></ul><dl class='ingredients'><h3>lentils</h3><dt><a href='brown_lentils.html'><img src='../media/ingredients/brown_lentils.png'/><b>brown lentils</b></a><u>100g</u></dt><dt><a href='vegetable_bouillon.html'><img src='../media/ingredients/vegetable_bouillon.png'/><b>vegetable bouillon</b></a><u>350 ml</u></dt><dt><a href='carrots.html'><img src='../media/ingredients/carrots.png'/><b>carrots</b></a><u>1, cubed</u></dt><dt><a href='daikon.html'><img src='../media/ingredients/daikon.png'/><b>daikon</b></a><u>4 cm, cubed</u></dt><dt><a href='chives.html'><img src='../media/ingredients/chives.png'/><b>chives</b></a><u>3 stalks</u></dt></dl><ul class='instructions'><li>Rinse <i>100 g (1/2 cup)</i> of <a href='brown_lentils.html'>brown lentils</a>. Transfer rinsed lentils to a pot and add <i>350 ml</i> of <a href='vegetable_bouillon.html'>vegetable bouillon</a>.</li><li>Bring water to a rapid simmer, then reduce heat to medium.</li><li>Simmer uncovered. After <u>10 minutes</u> add <i>1</i> chopped <a href='carrot.html'>carrot</a>. Cut <i>~4 cm</i> of <a href='daikon.html'>daikon</a>, chopped into small pieces and add to the pot.</li><li>Let mixture simmer for an additional <u>10-20 minutes</u>, add extra water as needed.</li><li>If lentils are tender, they are ready. Strain lentils and return them to the pot. Pour sauce onto lentils, mix well. Serve into two bowls with some <a href='chives.html'>chives</a>. Eat wrapped in salad or cabbage leaves, or with <a href='crackers.html'>crackers</a>.</li></ul></main><footer><a href='about.html'>Grimgrains</a> © 2014—2022 <a href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/' target='_blank'> BY-NC-SA-4.0</a><br><a href='http://100r.co/' target='_blank'>Hundred Rabbits</a></footer></body></html>