How Do You Parboil Lentils
Last week, I was making a lentil curry for a friend who swears she “can’t cook.” The recipe said to simmer for 40 minutes, but I was distracted by a phone call. Parboiling saved me. I boiled the lentils for 12 minutes earlier, drained them, and tossed them in the curry pot right before serving. They were tender, not mushy. My friend asked, “How did you get them so perfect?” I just smiled and said, “I cheated.”
How to Parboil Lentils: Step-by-Step Guide
And honestly? That’s what parboiling is — a perfectly acceptable, lovely little cheat. You’re not cutting corners; you’re building a safety net.