Vietnamese Lentil Salad

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the lentils and soak them in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large pan, heat the peanut oil over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook until they are tender, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the celery and bell pepper to the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

4. 4

   In a blender or food processor, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.

5. 5

   Add the blended sauce to the pan and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the cooked lentils to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in the chopped cilantro and rice vinegar. Cook for 1 minute.

8. 8

   Let the salad cool to room temperature before serving.