Peruvian Rice and Lentils (_Tacu Tacu_) Recipe | Epicurious

Peruvian Rice and Lentils (_Tacu Tacu_) Recipe | Epicurious

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Versions of this casual dish are found throughout Peru, often crowned with a steak and a fried egg. Cooks flip the mixture of beans and rice frequently while it fries so that the exterior develops a...

Keywords

  • fried rice
  • peruvian
  • lentil
  • rice
  • onion
  • main
  • side
  • lunch
  • dairy free
  • gluten free
  • nut free
  • vegetarian
  • vegan
  • saute
  • gourmet
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried brown lentils (7 ounces)
  • 7 1/4 cups water, divided
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic, divided
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon bottled ají amarillo or ají mirasol paste (sometimes labeled "crema")

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