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Table of Contents:
- How long do you steam lentils?
- How do you steam dry lentils?
- Do you have to wash dried lentils?
- Why have my lentils turned brown?
- Are red lentils better than Green?
How long do you steam lentils?
Bring to a boil, cover tightly, reduce heat and simmer until they are tender. For whole lentils, cook time is typically 15-20 minutes. For split red lentils, cook time is typically only about 5-7 minutes. Be sure to season with salt after cooking – if salt is added before, the lentils will become tough.
How do you steam dry lentils?
Rinse the lentils in a fine mesh sieve under the faucet. Inspect the lentils and remove any bad lentils or small stones. Add the lentils, water, bay leaf and kombu to a pot. Bring the pot to a boil, reduce heat to a very low simmer, cover the pot with a lid and cook for 20-30 minutes or until tender but not mushy.
Do you have to wash dried lentils?
Lentils do not require it but can be soaked in order to reduce cooking time by about half. Before cooking, rinse lentils in cold water, pick over to remove debris or shrivelled lentils, then drain.
Why have my lentils turned brown?
As the veggies hit the boiling water, volatile acids are released into the water and are carried away in the steam. When the pot is covered, the steam and the acids it contains are forced back into the water. Once there, the acids react with the chlorophyll in the vegetables, turning them an unsightly shade of brown.
Are red lentils better than Green?
Summary: Green lentils come in two varieties, while red lentils come in more than two varieties. Green lentils have a stronger earthy flavor than the red lentils. Green lentils, when cooked, remain firm, and will not disintegrate with longer cooking times, while red lentils disintegrate with prolonged cooking.
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