Yemiser Salata Niter Kebbeh Doo Dah Doo Dah

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb dried yellow lentils
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 -3 tablespoons niter kebbeh, to taste (read *intro)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, minced (decrease amount for less spicy version)
• diced onions or red onion
• fresh cilantro leaves
• lemon wedge

Recipe

• 1 lentils: rinse the lentils under running water in a strainer. place the lentils into a pot of boiling water enough to cover by 2".
• 2 simmer the lentils for 30 minutes until soft but al dente. do not overcook! drain thoroughly and set aside.
• 3 combine the red wine vinegar, niter kebbeh, salt, and black pepper in a deep bowl. mix well. add the lentils and jalapenos; toss gently.
• 4 transfer to a platter and garnish with diced onion, cilantro leaves and a few lemon wedges.
• 5 let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to marinate.