Our tested Crispy Lentil Shakshuka: clean, generous, and balanced with sake and butter. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.
Free to cook
Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the sake and butter 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 crisp until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.
Stir in the mirin and the rest of the sake and butter flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.
Add the red pepper along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly 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.
Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.
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