Lobio

ლობიო · Lobio

Ingredients11

• dried red kidney beans300 g
• yellow onion1
• garlic3 cloves
• walnuts80 g
• fresh cilantro30 g
• khmeli suneli1 tbsp
• ground coriander1 tsp
• red wine vinegar1 tbsp
• sunflower oil2 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp

Method

1. Soak the beans in cold water overnight, then drain.
2. Cover the beans with fresh water, bring to a boil, and simmer until very soft, about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Drain, reserving a little cooking liquid.
3. Finely chop the onion and garlic. Lightly crush the walnuts and chop the cilantro.
4. Warm the oil in a pan, soften the onion, then stir in the garlic, khmeli suneli, and coriander.
5. Add the beans and mash some of them against the side of the pan, loosening with a splash of cooking liquid.
6. Stir in the walnuts, cilantro, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cook briefly until thick and fragrant, then serve warm or at room temperature.