Burmese Lentil Soup

• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons minced gingerroot
• 1/2 cup red lentil
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 4 -5 shallots (slice thin and fry to a crisp)
• 4 cups water

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water in colander or sieve. Drain.
2. Heat oil in large saucepan on medium.
3. Add garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Stir-fry 1 minute.
4. Add the lentils and fry until they begin to change color (from orange to white/yellow).
5. Turn heat to medium high and bring water to boil. Immediately reduce heat to medium low for steady simmer.
6. Cook 20-25 minutes until lentils are soft. Add salt and stir.
7. Serve with crispy fried shallots and ground sesame seeds mixed with salt.

garlic, gingerroot, red lentil, sesame seeds, vegetable oil, salt, turmeric, shallots, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/burmese-lentil-soup-297239 (may not work)