How to Cook Lentils Perfectly (Not Mushy)

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils
• 4 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 small piece kombu ((approx 3 to 4 inches))

Steps

1. 1

   Rinse the lentils in a fine mesh sieve under the faucet. Inspect the lentils and remove any bad lentils or small stones.

2. 2

   Add the lentils, water, bay leaf and kombu to a pot. Bring the pot to a boil, reduce heat to a very low simmer, cover the pot with a lid and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender but not mushy.

3. 3

   Drain the lentils, remove the bay leaf and kombu and serve.