Croatian Lentil Stew

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Very healthy stew, especially if you have digestion troubles. Popular in northern croatia. Usually served with sausages, hamburgers, fried eggs or pork chops. Suitable as a single dish

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Steps

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Soak lentil for 5 hours in cold water.

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Wash the lentil and put it in fresh cold water unit it boils.

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Cook it for 10 minutes , change the water , and cook for more 10 minutes or until you see lentil soft.

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Remove lentil and put it in cold water.

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Melt the pig-fat in the pot and add the onion.

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Saut the onion until it is soft.

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Add garlic.

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Saut it for 1-2 minutes and add flour.

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Saut it until the flour is slightly brown and than add paprika.

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Add water gently and make a cream of all ingredients.

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Than add lentil and water to cover the lentil.

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Season with salt and pepper and add bacon skin.

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Cook for 30 minute on very gently fire , or less if the lentil get soft before.

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Add sour cream , mix it well and serve.

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Ingredients

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dried lentils, onions, garlic, flour, lard, bacon, red paprika, salt, pepper, water, sour cream