Burmese Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp minced gingerroot
1/2 cup red lentil
3 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp turmeric
4 -5 shallots (slice thin and fry
4 cups water

Directions:

Rinse the lentils under cold water in colander or sieve. Drain.
Heat oil in large saucepan on medium.
Add garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Stir-fry 1 minute.
Add the lentils and fry until they begin to change color (from orange to white/yellow).
Turn heat to medium high and bring water to boil. Immediately reduce heat to medium low for steady simmer.
Cook 20-25 minutes until lentils are soft. Add salt and stir.
Serve with crispy fried shallots and ground sesame seeds mixed with salt.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	244.38 Kcal (1023 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.04g	11%
Sodium	312.75mg	13%
Potassium	683.26mg	15%
Total Carbs	37.54g	13%
Sugars	10.4g	42%
Dietary Fiber	12.02g	48%
Protein	11.26g	23%
Vitamin C	11.3mg	19%
Iron	4.3mg	24%
Calcium	151.7mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	61.53 Kcal (258 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.77g	11%
Sodium	78.74mg	13%
Potassium	172.02mg	15%
Total Carbs	9.45g	13%
Sugars	2.62g	42%
Dietary Fiber	3.03g	48%
Protein	2.84g	23%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	19%
Iron	1.1mg	24%
Calcium	38.2mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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