Bean Lobio
Description
In fact, bean lobio is like "oil is oily," since the word "lobio" translates from Georgian as "beans." In Georgia, lobio is a traditional appetizer, served hot in some families and cold in others. The ingredients are purely Georgian—beans, cilantro, garlic, and tomato sauce. The result is savory and slightly spicy.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the dried beans, cover with water, and let them soak overnight.
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Step 2
The next day, drain the water in which the beans were soaked, add fresh water, throw in three bay leaves, and place over low heat. Simmer for about 90 minutes over low heat.
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Step 3
Cut the carrots into julienne strips, and the pepper and onion into large cubes.
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Step 4
We remove walnuts from their shells and grind them into crumbs using a blender or mortar.
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Step 5
In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil, add onion, carrot, and pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes, then add spices and crushed walnuts.
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Step 6
Sauté the vegetables with spices and nuts for another 5 minutes.
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Step 7
Pour a glass of tomato juice into the pan, reduce the heat, and simmer for 25–30 minutes with the lid on.
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Step 8
Then grate 1 garlic clove into the prepared vegetable mixture, add salt, cover with a lid, and let it steep for 5–10 minutes.
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Step 9
Finely chop the cilantro and garlic.
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Step 10
Mix the boiled beans, vegetable dressing, and fresh cilantro with garlic.
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Step 11
Mix everything thoroughly.
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Step 12
Cover with a lid and let it steep for about 5 minutes. Serve either hot immediately or cooled, cold.