Pork "Chocolate"

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No chocolate I am to the meat was not added ))) the Chocolate color of the dish is derived from the black Beluga lentils. The dish is very quick and easy to prepare, but the taste is not affected, it turns out tender and bistrosidecar ))) I Invite to try.

Ingredients for Pork "Chocolate"

Step by step instruction of cooking Pork "Chocolate"

Шаг 1

Beluga (beluga lentils) of the legume family - lentils with a small, shiny black beans. The name sort of got because of the seeds, their appearance reminiscent of black caviar.
Composition black lentils are similar to other species, but the nutrient content in it is somewhat higher: up to 35% protein, are easily digestible by our body; up to 53% carbohydrates, including complex; about 2% fat, vitamins a, C, b group – especially a lot of folic acid, making black lentils are an essential product for pregnant women and young children; minerals - potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, etc.

Black color lentil is due to the high content of pigment with antioxidant properties, so people who are prone to cardiovascular and oncological diseases, it is very useful as those who want to maintain their youth and health.
Beluga is unique because it is composed of special substances called isoflavones. It is believed that they reduce the likelihood of breast cancer in women.
The main difference between Beluga from other varieties of lentils – ease of cooking and the original, delicate taste. Grains do not require soaking in water, and the cooking process takes only 20 minutes. When boiling, the pigment is able to paint water, so cooked Beluga is already not so deep black as it was prior to cooking. But the beans lentils retain their shape well, having gentle, soft skin.

Шаг 2

Sort through the lentils, rinse

Шаг 3

Pork wash and cut into slices, cubes not so small.
Spread the meat on the pan, fry in vegetable oil, add pepper, salt, chopped onion

Шаг 4

Fry for 5-10 minutes until soft transparency bow

Шаг 5

Fresh tomatoes without skins grate, add to the meat. And a glass of broth or water.

Or tomato paste diluted with water, and add to the pan plus cups of water or broth.

My tomato was not enough, so the mixture

Шаг 6

Add the lentils, salt and spices to taste.

Simmer the lentils with the meat on low heat for 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender.