Thai-Style Spicy Coconut Lentil Stew

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Red lentils (dry)
• 1 tbsp Red curry paste
• 1 tbsp Fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 cup Coconut milk (full-fat)
• 2 cups Vegetable broth (or water)
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Rinse the lentils. Grate the ginger and mince the garlic; chop cilantro if using.

2. 2

   In a pot over medium heat, add the curry paste and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

4. 4

   Stir in lentils and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender and the stew thickens.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to low and stir in coconut milk. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes to heat through.

6. 6

   Finish: turn off heat and stir in lime juice. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve and top with cilantro if using.