Name: Lentils "na kyselo": an honest Czech recipe that tastes like grandma's
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 50 g dry lentils (brown or green); 1 large red onion; 2–3 cloves of garlic; salt to taste; ground red paprika; 1 bay leaf; 1–2 tablespoons full-fat mustard; 1–2 tablespoons sugar (to taste); juice of 1 lemon; sausage to taste; 1 small tub of sour cream; 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

Preparation procedure

Preparing the lentils Rinse the lentils thoroughly under running water. If you have time, you can soak them for 1–2 hours, but it is not necessary. Place them in a pot, cover with water so they are submerged, add the very finely chopped red onion, crushed garlic and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
Cooking Once the lentils are semi-tender, add the sausage cut into rounds and salt. Continue to cook until the lentils are soft but still hold their shape.
Seasoning In a small amount of fat, briefly sauté the ground red paprika and immediately stir it into the lentils so it doesn't turn bitter. Add the sugar, mustard and lemon juice. Mix everything well.
Smoothing and thickening Finally, stir in the sour cream. If you want a thicker consistency, dissolve a teaspoon of all-purpose flour in part of the cream and only then add it to the pot. Cook briefly, remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning as needed.