Before cooking lentils, whether red or green, they should be thoroughly sorted and washed. The cooking process can be facilitated by soaking lentils in cold water for a few hours. During cooking, it is important to add salt, vinegar or lemon juice to prevent the lentils from falling apart.
According to restaurant chefs, the cooking time of red and yellow lentils is shorter than green lentils. No matter how long you boil green lentils and keep red and yellow lentils on the stove for the same amount of time, the lentils may melt and disappear. Therefore, it is important to remember that red lentils take about 35 minutes to cook, while green lentils take 45-50 minutes. To test the firmness of lentils while cooking, you can take a few of them with a spoon and check their firmness.
How Can You Increase the Flavor of Lentils?
When cooking lentil soup or stew, using vegetable or chicken broth offers a rich option in terms of both health and taste. Additionally, adding potatoes, carrots, and celery to the cooking water can enhance the flavor.
Avoiding using flour to adjust the consistency of the soup and instead using potatoes, carrots and celery will ensure a more delicious result.