Loubia beans. (baked beans)

Traditional Algerian food.

Ingredients

Instructions

STEP 1:

1) The night before you want to make Loubia, place the beans in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Allow to soak over night. Rinse and drain before use.

STEP 2:

2) In a large casserole dish, seal the meat in the oil. Add the beans, paprika and cumin, mix well and cook on a low heat for a few mins.

STEP 3:

3) Pour 2 litres of water over the beans, add the salt and pepper. Cover and cook on a medium heat for 1 hour.

STEP 4:

4) After 1 hour add 500ml water and the tin of tomato. Add the garlic, 2 tsp salt, 2 1/2 tsp paprika and 1 1/2 tsp cumin.

STEP 5:

5) Cover and cook for 30mins on a medium heat as before.

STEP 6:

6) After 30mins, remove the lid and simmer uncovered for a further 30mins, stirring occasionally.

STEP 7:

7) Check the seasoning, you may need to add more salt or pepper, then serve hot with fresh crusty bread.