1. Wash and soak the lentils for at least half an hour in warm water. Drain, wash and add the lentils, salt, pepper and 1 1/2 cups water in a pan. Cook covered on high heat. Reduce heat to medium once the water comes to a rapid boil. Check for doneness after 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low-medium and cook uncovered until lentils are tender and the water is almost all gone. (4-5 minutes). 2. If using cooked lentils from a can or slow cooked, add the sauce to the lentils, bring to a boil at medium and simmer for 4 minutes on low-medium. 3. In another bowl, mix all the sweet and sour sauce ingredients . Add the sauce to the lentil pan. Mix and cook for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust spice if needed. 4. Load up lettuce leaves with the lentils, chopped mango, cilantro and peanuts, and serve. 5. Variations: Add water chestnuts or mushrooms to the lentils and sauce. 6. Use other toppings like mung sprouts, sliced cucumbers, carrot ribbons, crisp rice noodles. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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