Spiced South Sudanese Slow-Cooked Lentils Salad

Assemble the ingredients: lentils, bell pepper, parsley, chili, cumin, salt, turmeric.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the lentils and cook until slow-cooked.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of South Sudanese flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional South Sudanese accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.