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=== Assistant: That’s the best compromise. ===
That’s the best compromise. Do it.

For lentil stew, these ratios hit the sweet spot:
* Budget-but-still-rich: 1 part stock : 2 parts water
* Noticeably stocky: 1 : 1
* Bougie / strongest: 2 : 1 (stock : water)

Concrete numbers (assuming 1 cup dry lentils and you want ~900 mL/g total liquid):
* 1:2 → 300g stock + 600g water
* 1:1 → 450g stock + 450g water
* 2:1 → 600g stock + 300g water

If you’re using 2 cups lentils (~1800 total liquid):
* 1:2 → 600g stock + 1200g water
* 1:1 → 900g + 900g
* 2:1 → 1200g + 600g

Pro tip: start at 1:2, then if it tastes thin, add a bouillon cube or a spoon of stock concentrate instead of pouring more carton money into the pot.