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Jamaican Lentil Stew With Coconut Recipe

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Step #1 Make a thick paste by mashing ginger & garlic together using a pestle & mortar or a small bowl & the heel of a wooden spoon.
Step #2 Heat vegetable oil over med-heat/flame In a large-ish saucepan, add the onion & saute until transparent.
Step #3 Add the garlic ginger paste & saute another 2 mins until fragrant; lower heat & stir constantly to avoid burning the paste.
Step #4 Add the spices & saute for a min more.
Step #5 Stir in the coconut milk, stock, lentils, sweet potato & pumpkin puree.
Step #6 Simmer over medium - low heat for 40 - 50 mins or until sweet potato is soft & almost melting into the stew.
Step #7 Be sure to stir occasionaly.
Step #8 Before serving, stir in the the red curry paste if you are using it or adjust seasoning with black pepper.
Step #9 NOTE: The stew has a creamy texture & is thick with lentils, sweet potato & pumpkin that melt into a delictable base.
Step #10 If you prefer a lighter soup then add more stock to thin the base, or try adding more cocount milk for a very savory & unique taste.
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