Monday, May 30, 2011

Navy Bean Stew (Kuru Fasulye Yahni)


Navy Bean Stew - Kuru Fasulye


Ingredients:
  • pressure cooker (...definetly need one)
  • 2 large onions
  • 5 tomatoes - peeled/seeded/chopped
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • One pound dry navy beans (to rehydrate....wash, drain, add 4 cups of water and bring to quick boil and turn off heat, add 2 cups cold water, let it sit for an hour and then drain)
  • parsley, chopped
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt and black pepper
Steps:
  • chop and lightly brown onions in olive oil
  • add chopped tomatoes
  • add beans, tomato paste and parsley, stir over low heat for 5 minutes
  • add hot/boiling water to cover the beans and bring to a boil
  • add salt and pepper to taste
  • close the pressure cooker lid ...continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes once the pressure is achieved
  • turn off heat and let it rest...open lid when it is safe to do so...
  • check salt/pepper, simmer over low heat for 5 minutes