Jamaican Lentil Stew With Coconut Recipe

Name: Jamaican Lentil Stew With Coconut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 inch piece gingerroot, grated; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 -2 teaspoon ground cumin (adjust according to taste); 1 (13 ounce) can coconut milk; 1 liter vegetable stock; 4 ounces split red lentils, washed and drained; 1 small sweet potato; 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste (optional); black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 inch piece gingerroot, grated
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 -2 teaspoon ground cumin (adjust according to taste)
1 (13 ounce) can coconut milk
1 liter vegetable stock
4 ounces split red lentils, washed and drained
1 small sweet potato
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1/2 - 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste (optional)
black pepper, to taste

1
Make a thick paste by mashing ginger and garlic together using a pestle and mortar or a small bowl and the heel of a wooden spoon.
2
Heat vegetable oil over medium heat in a large saucepan, add the onion and saute until transparent.
3
Add the garlic ginger paste and saute another 2 minutes until fragrant; lower heat and stir constantly to avoid burning the paste.
4
Add the spices and saute for a minute more.
5
Stir in the coconut milk, stock, lentils, sweet potato and pumpkin puree.
6
Simmer over medium - low heat for 40 - 50 minutes or until sweet potato is soft and almost melting into the stew. Be sure to stir occasionaly.
7
Before serving, stir in the red curry paste if you are using it or adjust seasoning with black pepper.
8
NOTE: The stew has a creamy texture and is thick with lentils, sweet potato and pumpkin that melt into a delictable base. If you prefer a lighter soup then add more stock to thin the base, or try adding more cocount milk for a very savory and unique taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, minced, 2 garlic cloves, pressed, 1 inch piece gingerroot, grated, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Lentil Stew With Coconut falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jamaican Lentil Stew With Coconut

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Variations & substitutions

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