Kuwaiti Red Lentil Soup Shaurabat Adas
A tasty soup common to the arabian gulf. I prefer to use dried black loomi over the lighter iraqi/iranian sold variety as i find they impart a stronger flavouring. This recipe has been modified over time to how we enjoy it most. The original recipe being from the complete middle east cookbook by tess mallos.
Steps
In a frying pan , heat butter or olive oil etc.
And add the finely chopped onion.
Fry gently until transparent , do not brown.
Stir in garlic and spices , cook a few seconds , then add chopped fresh tomatoes.
Pick over lentils , place in a sieve and rinse under cold running water.
Put into a large pot and add 6 cups water.
Bring to the boil , skimming off the scum.
Once the lentils and water have come to the boil , add the onion mixture along with the dried black limes , each pierced twice with a skewer or a fork , also add the chopped , half cooked potato in now.
Return to the boil and boil gently , uncovered , for 40 minutes.
[this seems long for split red lentils - i think you could get by with less time] add sea salt to taste , and a little more water if soup looks too thick.
Simmer gently for a further 25-30 minutes , uncovered , until the lentils and potato are tender.
Stiring occasionally.
Serve hot in deep bowls with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze on to indiv.
Ingredients
split red lentils, water, onion, butter, garlic cloves, potato, baharat, coriander, turmeric powder, fresh tomatoes, limes, sea salt, lemon wedge