Peruvian Rice and Lentils (Tacu Tacu)

Name: Peruvian Rice and Lentils (Tacu Tacu)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp bottled ají amarillo or ají mirasol paste (sometimes labeled crema); 198 grams cup dried brown lentils; 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic, divided; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 6 Tbsps vegetable oil, divided; 2 liters water, divided; 237 milliliters long-grain white rice

Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegan recipe has 271 calories, 8g of protein, and 11g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 8. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up vegetable oil, brown lentils, water, and a few other things to make it today. SunRice Rice & Lentils) + A Giveaway, Peruvian Rice, and Peruvian Sudado De Pescado (Peruvian Fish Stew).

Instructions

Bring lentils, 5 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan, then simmer, uncovered, until lentils are just tender, 12 to 25 minutes (depending on age of lentils).

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Drain, then transfer to a large bowl.

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Meanwhile, cook 1 teaspoon garlic in 1tablespoon oil in another heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, 1 minute.

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Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute.

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Add remaining 2 1/4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil, then cook, covered, over low heat 20 minutes.

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Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir rice from top to bottom with a rubber spatula, then stir into lentils.

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While rice stands, sautéonion and remaining teaspoon garlic in 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until onion is golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chile paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir onion mixture into rice mixture.

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Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in skillet over medium heat until hot.

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Add rice mixture and fry, gently flattening with a spatula, until a golden-brown crust forms on underside, about 3 minutes. Stir rice and fry, flattening it, until a crust forms on underside again, about 3 minutes more. Repeat frying and stirring until bits of crust are dispersed throughout, about 9 minutes more (about 15 minutes total frying time).

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