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lentils

Lens culinaris

IN ARABIC عدس

Brown or green, the earthy, protein-rich base simmered until soft.

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CHEMISTRY

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The characteristic compounds documented in this ingredient, plus any the library traces to it in a recipe. Not an exhaustive phytochemistry.

C₅H₉NO₄
C₅H₉NO₄

the lentils' savour

USED IN

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No.033

Harrak Osbao

200 g · brown or green

STEP 1 Rinse: give the lentils a good rinse and pick out any grit or debris.

STEP 4 Simmer: add the lentils, cumin, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the lentils are soft, topping up with hot water so they stay covered.