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Grah recipe
Savor the rich flavors of this hearty Bosnian dish!
Ingredients
- 300 g dry beans
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 2 potatoes
- 200 g smoked meat
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 leaves
How to make Grah
- Soak 300 g of dry beans in water overnight to soften.
- Chop 1 onion and 1 carrot before starting.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and chopped carrot; sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add 200 g of diced smoked meat to the pot and stir for another 3-4 minutes.
- Drain the soaked beans and add them to the pot along with 1 diced potato.
- Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 2 bay leaves.
- Pour in about 1 liter of water to cover the ingredients in the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 1.5 hours until beans are tender.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the Grah hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
What is Grah?
Grah is a traditional dish from Bosnia and Herzegovina, simmered in one pot, and takes about 120 minutes from start to finish. It is built around dry beans and smoked meat. The recipe below uses 9 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Grah take?
At 120 minutes it is slower than 79% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. The method runs to 11 steps, the longest being 5 minutes.
Any tips for making Grah?
Soaking beans overnight ensures they cook evenly and become tender.
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