How To Cook Lentils Perfectly (Not Mushy)

Step 1

Rinse the lentils in a fine mesh sieve under the faucet. Inspect the lentils and remove any bad lentils or small stones.

Step 2

Add the lentils, water, bay leaf and kombu to a pot. Bring the pot to a boil, reduce heat to a very low simmer, cover the pot with a lid and cook for 20-30 minutes or until tender but not mushy.

Step 3

Drain the lentils, remove the bay leaf and kombu and serve.