Baked Lentil Fries

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Line the square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang to lift out the set lentil slab.

   Cookware: parchment paper, Square Baking Dish

2. Step 2

   Combine the lentils with 1 ¾ cup (450 ml) water in the saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat.

   Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Lentil, 450.0 ml Water

   Cookware: saucepan

3. Step 3

   Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are very soft and most of the water has been absorbed.

   Timer: 18 min (fixed)

   Cookware: saucepan

4. Step 4

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and blend the lentils into a thick, mostly smooth puree.

   Cookware: Immersion Blender, saucepan

5. Step 5

   Whisk the cornstarch with the remaining 3 ¼ tbsp (50 ml) water until no lumps remain.

   Ingredients used: 25.0 gr Cornstarch, 50.0 ml Water

   Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

6. Step 6

   Stir the cornstarch slurry, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper into the puree. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until very thick and pulling away from the saucepan.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 5.0 gr Fine Salt, 3.0 gr Garlic, 2.0 gr Ground Cumin, 2.0 gr Paprika

   Cookware: saucepan, spatula

7. Step 7

   Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish to a thickness of about 1.5 cm. Let it stop steaming at room temperature.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Cookware: spatula, Square Baking Dish

8. Step 8

   Refrigerate the lentil slab until cold and firm.

   Timer: 60 min (fixed)

   Cookware: Square Baking Dish

9. Step 9

   Heat the oven to 220°C and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.

   Cookware: baking sheet, parchment paper

10. Step 10

    Lift the slab from the dish and cut it into fries about 1.5 cm wide.

    Cookware: knife

11. Step 11

    Arrange the fries on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil, and turn gently to coat. Leave space between the fries.

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: baking sheet, spatula

12. Step 12

    Bake at 220°C until the undersides are golden and firm.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet

13. Step 13

    Turn the fries and continue baking at 220°C until crisp at the edges. Rest briefly before serving.

    Timer: 18 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, spatula