Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • For the sauce: 
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup soy sauce 
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • For the lentils:
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • ½ yellow onion, chopped 
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • Chopped green onions, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instruction

  • For the sauce, in a medium bowl, mix all ingredients. Set aside.
  • For the lentils, warm oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add onions and sauté for 4 minutes, or until soft and beginning to brown. Add lentils and prepared sauce, cover, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until lentils are tender and most liquid is absorbed, about 8 to 10 minutes, being careful not to overcook.
  • Spoon lentils over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.