for 4 person

Lentil & polenta slices

1 tbsp	sesame oil
1	onion, finely chopped
1	garlic clove, finely chopped
125 g	yellow lentils
125 g	coarsely ground polenta (Bramata)
1 tsp	cumin
9 dl	water
¾ tsp	salt
a little	pepper
	oil for frying

Dressing

3 tbsp	dry sherry
2 tbsp	dark soy sauce
1 tbsp	maple syrup
1 tbsp	sesame oil
1	red chilli, finely chopped
2 tbsp	peppermint, very finely chopped

How it's done

Lentil & polenta slices

Heat the oil, sauté the onion and garlic. Add the lentils, polenta and cumin, pour in the water, bring to the boil, simmer for approx. 35 mins. over a very low heat, stirring constantly to form a thick paste, season. On the back of a baking tray rinsed in cold water, spread the mixture into a rectangle approx. 1.5 cm thick, allow to cool. Cut the lentil & polenta mixture into slices, brush both sides with a little oil.

Charcoal/gas/electric grill: Grill the lentil & polenta slices for approx. 3 mins. on each side over/on a very high heat.

Dressing

Mix all the ingredients together.

Serve the lentil & polenta slices with the dressing.

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