Georgian Lobio (Bean Stew) Recipe
Lobio is a staple in Georgian cuisine and is widely regarded as one of Georgia's national dishes. It embodies many elements typical of a traditional Georgian meal, including stew, fresh herbs, oil, bread, and vegetables. Originating from Georgia, Lobio is a bean stew traditionally made with dry beans that are soaked in water before cooking.
Ingredients
- Red kidney beans, dry - 14 oz.
- Onions - 4 oz.
- Cilantro - 2 oz.
- Garlic cloves - 2
- Salt - to taste
- Dried coriander - 1 pinch
- Blue Fenugreek - ½ tbsp
- Bay leaves - 3
- Black pepper - 1 tsp
- Oil - 2.5 oz.
Instructions
- Soak beans in cold water for at least two hours to overnight prior to cooking.
- Drain water and add beans, bay leaves and salt to a deep pot containing 1.5 liters of water
- Cook on a medium heat until the beans are tender.
- Chop the fresh cilantro and onions.
- Add fresh and dried coriander, blue Fenugreek, garlic, black pepper and a pinch of salt to a mortar.
- Grind the ingredients with a pestle.
- Fry the chopped onions in a pan of hot oil.
- Drain the water from the cooked kidney beans but keep about 7 ounces in a separate container to use later.
- Use the back of a wooden spoon to mash the beans to the side of the pot.
- Add the ingredients that were crushed in a mortar, together with fried onions and the oil they were fried in.
- Mash slightly then add the 7 oz of saved bean water.
- Cook on a medium heat for 4-5 minutes stirring occasionally, then serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSodium: 155mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g
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