Coconut Lentils And Rice (Arroz Con Lentejas Y Coco) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 cup dried lentils
2 cups rice
2 teaspoons salt
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 1/2 cups water

Preparation

Heat oil in a skillet, then saute onion until it is softened and begins to color, 5 to 8 minutes; add lentils and 1 cup of water.
Cook, covered, about 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
Stir in rice and salt, add coconut milk; cover and simmer about 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.