Korean Fried Chicken

*To make Central Asian spice seasoning:
2 parts ground cumin seed
1 part cracked Szechuan peppercorns
2 parts chili flakes, Szechuan if possible
2 parts black peppercorns
1 part sea salt
1 part ginger powder
1 part garlic powder
1 part chili powder, preferably Asian
• Lightly toast cumin seed and Szechuan peppercorns over medium heat until fragrant. Stir together with the rest of the ingredients and store in a sealed container.

*To make the seasoned fried split lentils:
1 part central Asian inspired seasoning
3 parts Fried Split Red Lentils (place cooked lentils into a deep fryer for 2-3 minutes, constantly stirring with a whisk in a china cap, then dump out onto a paper-towel lined sheet pan)
1 part chives
1 part toasted black sesame seed
½ part dried Asian chilis, soaked, thinly sliced
¼ part orange zest
• Mix warm fried lentils with the remainder of the ingredients