Organic Red Lentils (Röda Linser)

Available at the store in Malmö

• Price: 6,50kr/100g

• Ingredients: Organic red lentils

• Red lentils are wonderfully versatile and easy to prepare. They can be used to make a nourishing soup, or the cooked lentils can be added to salads and main dishes for extra protein and texture. Puréed lentils can also be used as a base for croquettes, spreads, or vegetarian patties

• Rinse the lentils throughly and check for any small stones, debris, or damaged lentils and remove them before cooking

• Add the lentils to a pot with three times as much water as lentils (for example, 1 cup of lentils to 3 cups of water)

  Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let them simmer gently

  Cook uncovered for about 10–15 minutes for a firm texture, or up to 20 minutes for a softer consistency.

  Skim off any foam that forms on the surface during cooking

  Season after cooking, as adding salt too early can make the lentils tough

• Country of Origin: Kazakhstan