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Peruvian Rice and Lentils (Tacu Tacu)

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Peruvian Rice and Lentils (Tacu Tacu)

Peruvian Rice and Lentils (Tacu Tacu)

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Equipment

  • Stainless Steel Pot - Ideal for cooking rice and lentils, offering good heat distribution for even cooking.

  • Frying Pan (non-stick) - Useful for sautéing vegetables or frying ingredients as per recipe requirements.

  • Blender or Food Processor - Can be used to grind spices if freshly ground is preferred, enhancing flavor.

  • Rice Cooker (optional) - An efficient way to prepare perfectly cooked rice with minimal effort and cleanup.

  • Spoon & Ladle Set - Essential for stirring the lentils and serving the dish.

  • Chef Knife (kitchen knife) - Handy for chopping any required ingredients, like onions or garlic.

  • Cutting Board - Necessary for safely cutting vegetables and other ingredients.

  • Measuring Cups & Spoons - Important for accurately measuring out rice, lentils, spices, etc.

  • Mixing Bowls (2) - For preparing different components of the recipe separately before combining them.

  • Colander/Strainer - Useful for draining cooked rice or lentils, ensuring they are not soggy when mixed with other ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried brown lentils (7 ounces)

  • 7 1/4 cups water, divided

  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic, divided

  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice

  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon bottled ají amarillo or ají mirasol paste (sometimes labeled "crema")

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Bring lentils, 5 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan, then simmer, uncovered, until lentils are just tender, 12 to 25 minutes (depending on age of lentils). Drain, then transfer to a large bowl.
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Instruction 2

Meanwhile, cook 1 teaspoon garlic in 1tablespoon oil in another heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add remaining 2 1/4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil, then cook, covered, over low heat 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir rice from top to bottom with a rubber spatula, then stir into lentils.
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Instruction 3

While rice stands, sautéonion and remaining teaspoon garlic in 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until onion is golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chile paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir onion mixture into rice mixture.
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Instruction 4

Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in skillet over medium heat until hot. Add rice mixture and fry, gently flattening with a spatula, until a golden-brown crust forms on underside, about 3 minutes. Stir rice and fry, flattening it, until a crust forms on underside again, about 3 minutes more. Repeat frying and stirring until bits of crust are dispersed throughout, about 9 minutes more (about 15 minutes total frying time).
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Instruction 5

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