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Lobio recipe
A hearty Georgian bean stew packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 400 g red kidney beans
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic
- 30 g cilantro
- 100 g walnuts
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
How to make Lobio
- Soak 400 g of red kidney beans in plenty of water overnight; drain and set aside before cooking.
- In a pot, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté 1 chopped onion for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the pot and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Stir in the drained beans, 1 teaspoon of ground coriander, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper; include 2 bay leaves for flavor.
- Cover the mixture in the pot with enough water, bringing it to a boil over high heat for a few minutes.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- After simmering, check the beans for tenderness; continue cooking until they are soft and flavorful, if necessary.
- Before serving, fold in 100 g of chopped cilantro and 50 g of crushed walnuts for added flavor and texture.
What is Lobio?
Lobio is a traditional dish from Georgia, simmered in one pot, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around red kidney beans, walnuts and cilantro. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Lobio take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 2 dishes built on red kidney beans. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Lobio?
Sautéing the onion until golden enhances the flavor of the stew.
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