Name: Burmese Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1/4 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tsps minced garlic; 2 tsps minced ginger root; 3 tbsps sesame seeds; 4 cups water; 1/2 cup red lentils

Ingredients

2 tsps minced ginger root

3 tbsps sesame seeds

4 cups water

1/2 cup red lentils

Directions

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

Nutrition summary

There are 156 calories in 1 serving of Burmese Lentil Soup.

Calorie split: 41% fat, 41% carbs, 18% protein.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

1 serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

156

% Daily Values*

Total Fat

7.4g

9%

Saturated Fat

0.816g

4%

Trans Fat

-

Polyunsaturated Fat

2.787g

Monounsaturated Fat

3.452g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

298mg

13%

Total Carbohydrate

16.51g

6%

Dietary Fiber

3.5g

12%

Sugars

0.06g

Protein

7.3g

Vitamin D

-

Calcium

84mg

6%

Iron

2.89mg

16%

Potassium

184mg

4%

Vitamin A

1mcg

0%

Vitamin C

0.9mg

1%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.