THE SMOKY PULSE-SWELL

(Our Play on Lentils with Bacon & Thyme)

THE SMOKY PULSE-SWELL

Ingredients: 250g Green Lentils (rinsed), 100g Bacon lardons, 1 Onion (diced), 1 Carrot (minced), 1 tsp Dried Thyme, 1 tsp Black pepper, 800ml Chicken stock, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard...

Ingredients

  • 250g Green Lentils (rinsed)
  • 100g Bacon lardons
  • 1 Onion (diced)
  • 1 Carrot (minced)
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 800ml Chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry bacon until crispy; add onion and carrot and sauté until soft.
  2. The Bloom Add spices with a 30ml splash of stock; the steam will release the smoky pork essence.
  3. The Swell Add lentils and remaining stock; simmer for 20 minutes until tender but firm.
  4. The Marriage Stir in the mustard until it form a thick silk that coats the pulses.
  5. The Final Flourish Finish with raw extra virgin olive oil and a hit of fresh lemon.

Cuisine: French

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