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Braised Lentil with doenjang

This Korean Dip leans on doenjang to do the heavy lifting. We braise the Lentil for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.7 from 1,282 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook50 min
Serves8
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Braised Lentil with doenjang
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the doenjang elements, and pat the lentil dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the dried lentils and braise until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the toasted sesame oil and the rest of the doenjang flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the cherry tomatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped scallion and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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