Red Bean Lobio in the Multicooker
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. Making tasty lobio from red beans in a multicooker at home is very easy. Many people even prepare it for holiday tables, and some preserve it for winter. In any form and at any time of year, this dish will delight with its tangy and amazing flavor. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. You can make lobio from red beans in a multicooker at home in one hour. There are several secrets to preparing this dish. One of them is not to cook lobio for too long, so it doesn’t turn into mush. To avoid that, you need to prepare the beans in advance. Soak them overnight first.
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2. Prepare all the ingredients: peel the onion, wash the cilantro, and mince the garlic. It's best to slice the onion as finely as possible.
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Step 3
3. Fry the onion until done in vegetable oil.
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Step 4
4. Place the beans in the multicooker bowl and cover them with water (the water should be about 2 fingers above the surface of the beans). Select the "Stewing" mode.
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Step 5
5. After 1.5 hours, add tomato paste, chopped cilantro, and garlic to the beans. Pour in another multicooker cup of water and continue stewing in the same mode for one more hour. Stir the lobio several times during cooking.
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6. Serve the lobio in individual portions or on a platter (if you’re setting a festive table). Don’t skimp on seasonings—add them to taste. Caucasian spices work best here.