Greek Fakes Xithati ( Sour Lentil Soup)

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Greek Fakes Xithati ( Sour Lentil Soup)

 

 

 

1/2 liter brown lentils

2 liter water

1/4 liter finely chopped spring onions

1 garlic clove (opt.); crushed

1/2 deciliter finely chopped coriander *

3/4 deciliter olive oil

1/2 deciliter cold water

1 tablespoon flour

1/2 deciliter vinegar (or to taste)

1 salt

1 freshly ground black pepper

 

*Note: Finely chopped parsley may be substituted for coriander leaves.

 

Wash lentils in several changes of cold water, or place in a sieve

and run water through them. Drain.

 

Put lentils in a large pot with 8 cups water, spring onion, garlic if

used, oil and coriander or parsley (or a combination of the two if

preferred). Bring to the boil, cover pan and simmer on low heat for 1

hour or until lentils are soft.

 

Put water and flour in a screw top jar, seal and shake until

thoroughly combined. This prevents lumps forming. Pour this

gradually into boiling soup, stirring constantly, until thickened

slightly. Add vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Return to the

boil, boil gently for 5 minutes, then serve hot.

 

" The Complete Middle East Cookbook " by Tess Mallos

ISBN: 1 86302 069 1

 

Yield: 6 servings