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Crispy Thai Coconut Curry Lentils

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Servings: produces 1 quart (1 L) batch

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • canola oil, as needed
  • Thai Coconut Curry Spice Blend:
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) red curry powder
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) coriander
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) turmeric
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) ground ginger
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) white pepper
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) desiccated coconut
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) sea salt
  • 1 qt (1 L) split red lentils, cooked al dente and drained well
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) lime zest
  • ½ cup (125 mL) fresh basil, chopped

Directions

  1. Pre-heat fryer or heavy skillet with oil to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Combine red curry powder, ginger, garlic, pepper, coconut and salt. Set aside.
  3. Fry batches of lentils in a fine mesh strainer with a long-handled whisk, whisking vigorously until lentils sound crispy and have a golden-brown color.
  4. Remove lentils and drain on paper towels. Lightly salt.
  5. While still hot, toss fried lentils with the curry spice blend and lime zest until evenly coated.
  6. Once cool, stir in chopped fresh basil. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.

Chef’s note:
Use this crispy garnish topping on curry or rice bowls, stir fries, and more!


Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 2 Tbsp. (30 g)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 60
  • Total Fat 3 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.3 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Dietary Fibre 2 g
  • Sugar 0 g
  • Protein 2 g
  • Sodium 75 mg
  • Potassium 100 mg
  • Folate 40 mcg