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Lentejas En Adobo (Lentils With Chilies, Pork

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This hearty Lentejas En Adobo offers a comforting twist on traditional Filipino flavors, combining earthy lentils with savory pork. The dish is elevated by a deeply aromatic sauce made from roasted chilies, tomatoes, and warm spices like cinnamon and clove. Sweet notes from plantains and pineapple balance the heat, creating a complex, satisfying stew. Perfect for family dinners or cozy weeknight meals, it brings a rustic, home-cooked warmth to your table. The lentils become tender and creamy, absorbing the rich, spiced broth, while the pork adds a substantial, meaty texture. It&# 226;€™s a fulfilling meal that highlights the versatility of lentils in savory, spice-forward dishes.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 65.8
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This hearty Lentejas En Adobo offers a comforting twist on traditional Filipino flavors, combining earthy lentils with savory pork. The dish is elevated by a deeply aromatic sauce made from roasted chilies, tomatoes, and warm spices like cinnamon and clove. Sweet notes from plantains and pineapple balance the heat, creating a complex, satisfying stew. Perfect for family dinners or cozy weeknight meals, it brings a rustic, home-cooked warmth to your table. The lentils become tender and creamy, absorbing the rich, spiced broth, while the pork adds a substantial, meaty texture. It&# 226;€™s a fulfilling meal that highlights the versatility of lentils in savory, spice-forward dishes.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound (1 heaped cup) lentils,
Directions
  1. 1
    Rinse the lentils thoroughly in two changes of water to remove any stones or debris, then place them in a large pot.
  2. 2
    Add the chopped white onion, salt to taste, and enough water to cover the lentils by about 2 inches.
  3. 3
    Bring the lentils to a fast simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
  4. 4
    Simmer the lentils until they are quite soft, approximately 3 hours, adding near-boiling water as needed to maintain consistency.
  5. 5
    While lentils cook, place the boneless stewing pork cubes in a separate pan with salt to taste and enough water to cover.
  6. 6
    Bring the pork to a fast simmer and cook until tender but not falling apart, about 25 minutes.
  7. 7
    Strain the pork, reserving the broth, and set the meat and broth aside.
  8. 8
    Soak the cleaned and seeded ancho chilies in boiling water for 15 minutes until softened.
  9. 9
    Drain the chilies and place them in a blender with 1 cup of reserved pork broth, broiled tomatoes, peeled garlic, dried oregano, whole clove, and cinnamon stick.
  10. 10
    Blend the mixture until smooth, adding more broth if necessary to help the blades move.
  11. 11
    Heat melted lard or oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  12. 12
    Add the blended chili mixture to the pan and fry, stirring and scraping the bottom, until reduced and well-seasoned, about 4 minutes.
  13. 13
    Add the fried chili mixture to the pot of simmering lentils.
  14. 14
    Add the cooked pork, remaining reserved broth, cubed plantain, and pineapple wedges to the lentil pot.
  15. 15
    Simmer the combined mixture for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  16. 16
    Adjust salt to taste and add water if the stew is too thick; it should have a thick soup consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 65.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 11.3g4%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g18%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 5.1g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of water if needed.

Substitutions: For a vegan version, omit the pork and lard, using vegetable oil instead. Use vegetable broth instead of pork broth for the blender mixture.

Variations: You can adjust the heat level by using milder or hotter chilies. Adding a pinch of cumin can enhance the earthy flavor.

Tip: Ensure chilies are thoroughly deseeded and deveined to control the spice level. Roasting the tomatoes brings out a deeper sweetness.

Keywords: lentejas, lentils, pork, adobo, filipino, stew, chilies, plantain, pineapple, cinnamon, clove, oregano, tomatoes, garlic, onion, lard, simmer, comfort food, hearty, savory
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