LENTILS WITH FRIED RICE AND SPICES ENJOY DAN:

               LENTILS WITH FRIED RICE AND SPICES by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup jasmine rice

1/2-cup red lentils

3 cups vegetarian broth

1/4-teaspoon EACH merquen (Chilean smoked chili) garam masala, and sumac

1/4-teaspoon EACH ground coriander, and black pepper

1/2-onion, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon sesame oil

Top with a fried egg

Fresh parsley and fresh basil to garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a skillet add oil over medium-high heat and when sizzling.

2.   Add onion and sauté for about 4 minutes or until nice and crispy.

3.   In a 3 quart pot with a lid, heat to medium-high heat.

4.   Add rice and toast the grains, stirring frequently, until golden brown.

5.   About 4 minutes, then stir in the broth, lentils, herbs and spices.

6.   Bring to a boil reduce heat, cover and simmer for 35 minutes.

7.   Check to make sure you have enough liquid, adding if needed.

8.   Fluff the lentil rice mixture.

9.   Serve in bowl with an egg over the top.

10.                Add fresh parsley and basil.

ENJOY DAN:                                                              BON-APPETITE!!