Adas Careh Lentil Butter Recipes

ADAS BIL HAMOD (LEBANESE LENTIL LEMON SOUP)

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pot over high heat. When oil is very hot, add onions and stir until onions begin to turn dark brown and caramelize, about 10 minutes. Put the lentils, garlic, frozen spinach, and mint into the pot. Pour in enough water so that it is about 2 inches deeper than the lentil mixture. Stir well to loosen browned bits of onion on the bottom of the pot.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. If soup gets too thick, add a little more water. Salt to taste. Lower heat and stir in lemon juice.

LEBANESE ADAS BIS SILQ (LENTIL & SWISSCHARD SOUP)

Steps:

• Wash the lentils and place in a large sauce pan with the 6 cups water.
• Bring lentils to a boil, skimming when necessary, cover and simmer gently for approximately 1 hour or until the lentils are soft (do not under-cook) .
• In a separate pan heat the olive oil, add onions and cook until transparent, stir in the garlic and cook for a minute more. Add shredded swiss chard and stir fry until the leaves are wilted.
• Pour onions into the pot with the lentils, add cilantro, season with salt and pepper, add lemon juice and simmer for a further 15-20 minutes. Serve in soup bowls garnished with a wedge of lemon. Serve with some type of flatbread.

ADAS CAREH ( LENTIL BUTTER)

Steps:

• Combine the lentils, 2 1/4 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a pot.
• Cook until the lentils are soft; drain and reserve stock.
• Heat oil in skillet and saute the onions and garlic until onions are translucent.
• Add the parsley and spices then cook another minute; set aside.
• Combine the lentils, cooking water and onion mixture in a food processor, adding more water a tablespoon at a time, as needed, until the mixture reaches a spreadable consistency.
• Refrigerate a few hours before serving.