Lobio in a pot
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. I really love Georgian cuisine with its rich, spicy flavors and aromas, and for me, lobio is a prime example of that. Although there are many variations of this dish in Georgia, here is a classic version of lobio cooked in a clay pot. And although this recipe includes some ingredients unique to Georgian cuisine, preparing lobio in a clay pot at home is not difficult at all. The finished dish can be served right away.
Instructions
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Step 1
Soak the beans in cold water overnight. At the beginning of cooking, place the beans on the stove and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed.
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Step 2
Peel the onion and slice it into half-rings, then place it into an oiled baking dish.
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Step 3
Over the onions, break stale Georgian bread "shoti" into medium pieces. It's not so easy to find, so I use stale thick Georgian lavash instead.
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Step 4
Then we place the cooked beans into the pot and chop the herbs.
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Step 5
Squeeze the garlic and add it to the pot, then place the adjika and chopped red pepper on top, and add salt and black pepper to taste.
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Step 6
Preheat the oven to 150 degrees, then place the lobio inside and let it simmer for about 5–7 minutes. The dish is ready and can be served. In Georgia, lobio is typically served with various pickles and a good wine.