Lobio - general principles and methods of preparation
Georgian cuisine - it’s taste, color, simple and pleasant dishes at home. Even if you are not a fan of this country, it is simply impossible to ignore Georgian national dishes. For example, lobio (beans) is a great appetizer, and at the same time a side dish for main dishes. There are more species than the hostesses in Georgia. Each one knows several ways, but the husband will cook it his own way anyway. Beans are not only a tasty and nutritious product, but also a source of vegetable proteins, vitamins, and minerals. A quarter of the composition is protein, which is why beans are superior in value to some types of meat. Having prepared a dish of beans, we help our body, because protein is absorbed by 80 percent.
It has long been noticed that bean lovers are calm and balanced people with a benevolent character. The presence of iron, potassium magnesium and other useful substances makes it not just a product, but an extremely useful food product. This is especially important for people after 40 years. Nutritionists recommend using beans in their diet at least 2 times a week.
Lobio - product preparation
Different varieties of beans are never mixed in the same dish so as not to get a heterogeneous consistency due to different cooking times. Beans need to be boiled very strongly. Sometimes it is generally kneaded to obtain a paste. Famous Georgian spices add taste to the dish. There is a place for fresh herbs (cilantro, onion, parsley), suneli hops (thyme (thyme), marjoram, fenugreek, white mustard, rosemary, savory, bay leaf, mint, basil, sage, paprika, cinnamon, dill, coriander, caraway seeds, cloves and saffron). It turns out an extremely fragrant, but not spicy dish, black and red pepper is added to taste. An indispensable attribute of Georgian dishes is chopped nuts. Before cooking, the beans are soaked for several hours, not only so that they swell and cook faster, but also to remove substances that lead to bloating. Then it is poured with fresh water, and boiled over moderate heat for about an hour and a half until cooked.
Lobio - the best recipes
Recipe 1: Tomato Lobio
This dish is great for fasting. Many people find lean foods tasteless and not healthy - but not lobio! This dish can be tastier even than ordinary meat dishes.
Ingredients: dry red beans (200 grams, 1 cup), onions (400 grams), tomatoes (200 grams), suneli hops (200 grams), vegetable oil, salt, ground black pepper, cilantro, parsley, green onion, chopped walnuts (2 tablespoons), garlic (2 cloves).
Cooking method
Cook the beans until soft, pre-prepared and soaked, leave the pan on the stove so that it softens even more. Peel and chop coarsely the onion, add seasonings and diced tomatoes. Stew until vegetables are boiled. Drain the beans and add to the lobio. Grind garlic and walnuts, add everything to the vegetable mixture, salt and pepper. Add finely chopped greens, close the pan with a lid and turn off the heat. The dish is tasty in the warm and cold form, if it has cooled, then you can not heat it up so that the garlic and spices do not lose their quality.
Recipe 2: Lobio with Red Bean Meat
Red beans are the richest source of fiber. It gives an extraordinary feeling of satiety. WHO (World Health Organization) recommends daily consumption of 20-40 g of fiber, it helps to eliminate toxins from the body and stabilize blood sugar. These calories are not overweight, so you can not be afraid and cook lobio from red beans at least every day.
Ingredients: red beans (500 grams), lamb pulp (600 grams), tomatoes (600 grams), onions (2-3 pcs.), garlic, regan (basil), garlic (4-5 cloves), cilantro, dill, hot pepper, salt, vegetable oil.
Cooking method
Pre boil the soaked beans for 1.5 hours. We prepare meat for lobio at the very beginning. Cut into small pieces and fry in vegetable oil for about half an hour. Add chopped onions, peeled and diced tomatoes. Finely chop the greens and peppers, chop the garlic in the garlic box - we send everything to the meat in a skillet. Grind the beans, mix with the rest of the ingredients, leave to simmer another 5-7 minutes.
Recipe 3: Lobio with Mushrooms
For a dish with mushrooms, it is important that the beans remain whole, so cook it on a very low fire.
Ingredients: onions (medium) (5 pcs.), champignon mushrooms (250 grams), garlic (3-4 teeth.), red beans (1 cup), walnuts or cashews (50 g), vegetable oil (50 ml) .
Cooking method
Soak the beans for the night, then boil it in water for at least 1.5 hours. Coarsely chop the mushrooms and fry in oil until golden brown. Then put them on a plate and squeeze the garlic - the aroma will be on the whole house. Coarsely chop nuts. We combine all the components, salt and pepper. Really, very appetizing!
Recipe 4: Lobio for the Winter with Vegetables
Canned homemade beans is a rather rare dish, it’s easier to buy it in a store. But in vain. Try a vegetable dish where beans play a major role and you won’t regret it.
Ingredients: beans (3 cups), sweet pepper (1 kg), carrots (1 kg), ripe tomatoes (2 kg), vegetable oil (1 cup), salt (2, 5 tablespoons), sugar (300 grams), vinegar (70 ml).
Cooking method
Boil the beans until ready in salted water. We clear the pepper from the seeds and cut into strips. Grate carrots, lettuce tomatoes through a meat grinder. Mix vegetables, add sugar, butter, salt, cook over low heat 30 minutes after boiling. Vinegar is introduced 10 minutes before being cooked. Put the hot mass in sterilized jars and roll up.
Lobio - tips from experienced chefs
- The largest number of calories contains white beans. It is she who gives fullness to the body. Red and black beans have cleansing properties, as well as a large number of anthocyanins - substances that slow down aging.
- Green lobio is an absolutely excellent dish. It is enough to learn the basic principle, and you can cook various dishes from green bean pods. For example, lobio with scrambled eggs, satsivi, meat, walnuts, eggs and a host of other options. Boil the beans in boiling water for about 40-50 minutes, then mix with herbs and put ghee. Put in a pan for 10 minutes - the workpiece is ready.
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