100g lentils and 4 potatoes! I make it almost every week! Simple and delicious lentil recipe!

Ingredients

• 100 g Green Lentils (dry, rinsed)
• 300 ml Water (for cooking lentils)
• 0.25 tsp Salt (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1 small Onion (peeled and finely chopped)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 kg Potatoes (about 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated)
• 1 tbsp Brown Rice Flour (acts as a binder; any flour may be used)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.25 tsp Korean Red Pepper Flakes (Gochugaru) (optional, adds mild heat)
• 20 g Coriander (Cilantro) (fresh, chopped)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for lightly oiling the pan)
• 4 tbsp Water (added during final cooking to steam patties)

Instructions

1. Soak the Lentils

   Place the dry green lentils in a bowl, cover with the 300 ml of water and let sit for 30 minutes.

   Time: PT30M

2. Cook the Lentils

   After soaking, bring the lentils and water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain any excess water.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: medium

3. Grate and Dry the Potatoes

   Peel the potatoes and grate them using the box grater. Transfer the grated potatoes to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.

   Time: PT10M

4. Sauté the Onion

   Heat 1 tbsp of oil in the frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion (and a pinch of salt if desired) and sauté for about 3 minutes, until translucent.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

5. Add Garlic

   Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute, just until fragrant.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium

6. Combine All Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl combine the grated potatoes, cooked lentils, sautéed onion‑garlic mixture, brown rice flour, black pepper, Korean red pepper flakes (if using), and chopped coriander. Mix until the mixture holds together when pressed.

   Time: PT5M

7. Form the Patties

   With damp hands, shape the mixture into 8 equal balls, then flatten each into a disc about 1 cm (½ inch) thick.

   Time: PT5M

8. Cook First Side

   Add a thin layer of oil to the pan, heat over medium, place the patties in a single layer, cover with a lid and cook for 5‑7 minutes until the bottom is golden.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: medium

9. Flip and Steam

   Flip the patties, drizzle the 4 tbsp of water around the pan, re‑cover and cook another 5‑7 minutes until the second side is golden and the patties are cooked through.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: medium

10. Serve

    Transfer the patties to a serving plate. Serve warm with dairy‑free yogurt or salsa, or enjoy cold as a snack.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

289

Protein

13 g

Carbohydrates

50 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

6 g