Vietnamese Lentil and Lemongrass Stew

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup, rinsed brown lentils
• 1 stalk, minced lemongrass
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 small, diced carrot
• 1 small, sliced shallot
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 juiced lime
• 3/4 cup cooked rice
• 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro(optional)
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté shallot, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass for 3 minutes until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add lentils, carrot, and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.

3. 3

   Stir in fish sauce and lime juice; adjust seasoning.

4. 4

   Serve over warm rice and top with cilantro and chili flakes if desired.