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Bean and barley stew
This very traditional Croatian recipe has many equally delicious variations. It is very nutritious, healthy and feeds crowds. Ingredients
- 450 g dry pinto beans
- 450 g dry pinto beans
- 150 g pearl barley
- 2 tbs sunflower oil
- 2 onions (about 250 g), chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 300 g smoked pork neck, diced
- 1 carrot (150 g), peeled
- 100 g celery root, peeled
- 100 g parsley root, peeled
- 1 red horn pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 celery leaf
- 1500 ml water
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Directions
1.Soak dry pinto beans in plenty of water overnight. Drain and rinse the beans. Soak pearled barley in plenty of water overnight. Drain and rinse the barley. Cook al dente in a double amount of water. Drain and set aside.
2.Meanwhile, make a mirepoix (soffritto or Holy trinity) from carrot, celery and parsley root and red horn pepper: cut the root vegetables into smaller pieces and coarsely chop in a blender. Add horn pepper chunks and pulse once or twice.
3.In a large pot sauté onions and garlic in sunflower oil for 5 minutes until soft, stirring frequently. Add diced smoked pork neck, stir and sauté for 5 more minutes.
4.Add mirepoix to onions and smoked meat, stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5.Add beans, bay and celery leaf, water, and salt and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat, cover the pot and continue to cook for 25 – 30 minutes.
6.Stir in cooked barley, continue to cook for 5 minutes or until the beans are cooked (al dente).7.Season with ground black pepper and serve.Useful Links
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