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Food - Drink
The Soaking Trick To Cut Lentil Cooking Time In Half
By WENDY LEIGH
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Making the perfect pot of lentils heavily depends on timing, and they can take quite long to cook. If you're in a rush, there's a trick to cut the cooking time of lentils in half.
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To cook lentils more quickly, you must soak them in water for four hours to overnight, which softens them up and eliminates the need to “babysit” them while they cook.
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Soaking lentils will also allow your body to better absorb their nutrients, including iron, zinc, and calcium. The next thing to keep in mind is ingredients you should leave out.
A bowl of cooked green lentils with a wooden spoon and a jar of seasoning
You should avoid adding any salt or acidic ingredients to the lentils until they're done cooking, so that they can soften properly and gain a creamy texture.
A small wooden dish of raw green lentils with a wooden scoop inside
To soak your lentils, place them in the bottom of a large pot or bowl and rinse them before refilling the pot with cold water, then store them in a safe place for four to 24 hours.
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