Peruvian Rice and Lentils (Tacu Tacu)
Peruvian Rice and Lentils (Tacu Tacu) is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Bring lentils, 5 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan, then simmer, uncovered, until lentils are just tender, 12 to 25 minutes (depending on age of lentils).
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionBring lentils, 5 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan, then simmer, uncovered, until lentils are just tender, 12 to 25 minutes (depending on age of lentils).
Drain, then transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, cook 1 teaspoon garlic in 1tablespoon oil in another heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, 1 minute.
Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
Add remaining 2 1/4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil, then cook, covered, over low heat 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
Stir rice from top to bottom with a rubber spatula, then stir into lentils.
While rice stands, sautéonion and remaining teaspoon garlic in 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until onion is golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in chile paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
Stir onion mixture into rice mixture.
Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in skillet over medium heat until hot.
Add rice mixture and fry, gently flattening with a spatula, until a golden-brown crust forms on underside, about 3 minutes.
Stir rice and fry, flattening it, until a crust forms on underside again, about 3 minutes more.
Repeat frying and stirring until bits of crust are dispersed throughout, about 9 minutes more (about 15 minutes total frying time).
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Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.