Ingredients

3 cups water (600 ml) 1 cup uncooked lentils 1 pinch of salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 300 g smoked pork loin, diced 1 medium carrot, grated (180 g) 2 cups cooked rice 3 tablespoons chopped parsley Pepper to taste

Method

Place the water, lentils, salt and pepper to taste in a medium pot. Cook over medium heat with the lid partially on for 20 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 1 minute, or until translucent. Add the pork loin and carrot and fry for 5 minutes, or until the pork is golden.

Add the lentils and rice and mix gently. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.