[header] How to make lentils [title] Sort through the lentils. [step] Pour 1 cup (250 ml) dried lentils out on a kitchen towel, plate, cutting board, or other clean surface. Pick through the lentils, sorting out any rocks, bits of soil, or other debris as you run across them. <sep> (A) Also discard any lentils that appear to be damaged. [substeps] While reputable sellers do have a sorting process of their own, it is possible that their machines can miss the occasional rock or bad lentil. (B) Once you have a fair amount of lentils you can use it for a simple recipe. [substeps] It is best to use a similar package of dried lentils to your risotto recipe. (C) Rinse and rinse each lentil one more time in order to remove any unpleasant smells or body odor. [substeps] If you want the lentils left over, rewash them under cold water until they are clean. (D) [substeps] You can use a food processor to sort the pieces, or roll them out along a sheet of paper. Make sure that any large sections are really separate, as they will be actually separate and lose their shape when you place them into the refrigerator.
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