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Lentils with Lovage

Ingredients :
2	x	Shallots, chopped
		Butter
12	oz	Whole green lentils (Le Puy)
		Handful of chopped lovage
1	sprg	of thyme
1	x	Curl of orange peel
		Light stock or water

How to cook :

Soften the chopped shallots in a little butter without colouring them.
Stir in the lentils.
Add a handful of chopped lovage, the sprig of thyme, orange peel and stock or unsalted water to cover well.
Simmer until tender.
Drain off and reduce the cooking liquor to make a little sauce, enriching it with more butter and seasoning to taste.
In the absence of lovage, use the young leaves and tenderest parts of a celery heart, and season the dish with a pinch each of celery salt, lemon zest and powdered curry spices.

Tags : Side Dish Sauces