Hungry Man
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Turkish Ezogelin Soup - A Hearty, Mint-flavored Soup
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Ingredients:
Instructions:
Ingredients:
- Red lentils, 1 cup (200 g)
- Rice, 1/4 cup (30 g)
- Bulgur, 1/4 cup (45 g)
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tbsp chili paste
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive / vegetable oil
- 2 tsp dried mint
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ lemon
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Wash the lentils and the rice until the water comes out clear
- In a small pan, add the lentils and add ½ liter hot water, 1 tsp salt and bring to boil
- Cook for 10 minutes and remove the foam on top with a spoon
- Add the rice and bulgur, cook for another 15 minutes while preparing the rest of the ingredients
- Finely chop the onion and the garlic, set aside
- In a large pan on low heat, melt the butter and add the oil
- Add the chopped onions and cook for 2 – 3 minutes until soft and translucent
- Then, add the chopped garlic and cook for 1 – 2 minutes until fragrant
- Add the chili paste and the tomato paste
- Add 1 tsp mint, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp cumin and 2 tsp salt
- Cook and stir for 3 -4 minutes until fragrant and the paste is cooked
- Add 2 cups of cold water and stir to combine while bringing to a simmer
- Transfer the cooked lentils, bulgur and rice into the pot, add 1 cup beef broth
- Whisk to combine and while simmering on low heat for 10 mins until you get a thicker consistency
- Add the juice of ½ lemon and add the remaining 1 tsp dried mint and 1 tsp chili flakes before serving
- Serve with additional lemon slices and enjoy warm