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Steamed Lentil with yuzu and sesame

The kind of Japanese plate you make on repeat. yuzu and sesame, a proper steam, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.7 from 553 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook12 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Steamed Lentil with yuzu and sesame
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the yuzu and sesame 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 steam until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the soy sauce and the rest of the yuzu and sesame flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the sweetcorn along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

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

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