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Lentils Of Doom
Lentils Of Doom reads richness 5.2, allium 5.1 and earthy 3.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Ethiopian main, about 1 hr 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 5.2 · Allium 5.1 · Earthy 3.0 · Umami 2.9 · Warm Spice 2.8 · Bitterness 2.4 · Sweetness 2.0 · Heat 1.8 · Smoke 1.6 · Floral 1.5 · Funk & Ferment 1.4 · Herbaceous 1.1 · Sourness 0.9 · Fruity 0.9 · Citrus 0.9 · Nutty 0.7
What's in it (9)
- 3 cups dried lentils
- 6 cups water
- 1 large anaheim chili, seeded and chopped
- 1 small white onion, chopped fine
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon berbere, spice (ie. from Victorian Epicure)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Time & effort: about 1 hr 30 min (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 135.7 kcal, 7.5 g protein, 3 g fat, 20.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Boil the lentils in water for 5 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid.
- In large pot, saute the anaheim pepper and onions in the butter until the onions are tender.
- Add the lentils, 6 cups of the reserved liquid (top up with water to make 6 cups), and the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
- Cook, covered over M-L heat for 70 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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