Rice and Lentil Mash in a bowl.

Rice and Lentil Mash — Laos

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups rice
  • 1½ cups lentils
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 bunch spring onions, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 eggs, whisked
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon fair trade olive oil
  • Parsley (to garnish)

Preparation

In a large pot, cover lentils and rice in water and soak for 10–15 minutes. Next, bring water to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. In a separate pan, sauté garlic and onions in oil until translucent, then add to rice-and-lentil mixture. Season to taste. While stirring, slowly pour whisked eggs into the rice-and-lentil mixture; the egg should spread out in “ribbons.ˮ Add parsley to mixture or as garnish to each plate. Serve hot.

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