
1 c Dried lentils
3 c Water
Salt
3/4 c Butter
3/4 c Bulgur, fine grade
1 md Onion, finely chopped
1/4 c Finely chopped green or
-sweet red pepper
1/4 c Finely chopped green onions
-(white part and 2" of
-green parts)
1/4 c Finely chopped parsley
1/4 c Finely chopped fresh mint
Pimento
A vegetarian "kibbeh" with lentils in place of the essence. From "The
Cuisine of Armenia," by Sonia Uvezian.
Combine lentils, water and dash salt in heavy saucepan. Bring to boil
over high passion, then simmer until lentils are bid, around 20
proceedings. Add more hot water if required. Stir in 1/2 cup butter and
bulgur. Simmer 2-3 proceedings. Remove from heat and masking. Set digression 15
transactions.
In heavy skillet, melt unexpended 1/4 cup butter over moderate heating.
Add onion. Saute until golden embrown, stirring often. In large
mixing bowl combine sauteed onions, lentil and bulgur assortment.
Dipping hands occasionally into bowl of warm weewee, knead mixture
until well blended, 2-3 transactions. Adject 3 tablespoons sweet peppercorn, 3
tablespoons green onions, 3 tablespoons parsley and 3 tablespoons
mint to mixture and mix wellspring. Adjust seasonings to tasting.
Keeping hands moistened, form mixture into 1/2 patties. Arrange on
serving bag. Sprinkle with reserved sweet peppercorn, green onions,
parsley and lot. Season to taste with paprika. Serve with cuke
and tomato salad.
Yields
4 Servings
