Sweet and sour lentils

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 250 g lentils
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 3 tbsp butter, ice-cold
• 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp light sauce thickener (more if needed)
• Salt

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Rest period approx. 1 day; Total time approx. 1 day 15 minutes

Soak the lentils in cold water for at least 24 hours before cooking. Rinse the lentils in a sieve under cold water, place them in a saucepan, and fill with water until well covered. Add a pinch of salt and the parsley and simmer for about 15 minutes over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Once the lentils are cooked, stir in the sauce thickener. After one minute, remove from the heat and season with vinegar and sugar to taste, for a sweet and sour taste. I always add vinegar and sugar a teaspoon at a time, which makes it easier to measure. Finally, stir in the butter and let it rest for about 1 minute.