Georgian Red Bean Lobio
Creamy red beans with walnuts, cilantro, blue fenugreek, coriander, garlic, and tart plum sauce.
About This Dish
Partially crushing the beans creates the characteristic body of lobio while whole beans, herbs, and walnuts keep the pot textured and aromatic.
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Stages
- Soaking8 hr
- Simmering1 hr 40 min
- Seasoning15 min
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1
Soak the beans in plenty of cold water for 8 hours. Drain, cover with fresh water, and bring to a boil.
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2
Simmer gently until completely tender, 75–100 minutes, adding hot water as needed. Reserve 300 ml cooking liquid.
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3
Sauté the onions in oil until golden. Pound the garlic, walnuts, coriander, fenugreek, cilantro stems, salt, and chile into a coarse paste.
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4
Add the onions and spice paste to the beans. Crush about one third of the beans against the side and add reserved liquid as needed.
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5
Simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in tkemali and chopped cilantro leaves. Rest for 15 minutes before serving.
