Loubia beans. (baked beans)
Traditional Algerian food.
Difficulty Level: easy
Ingredients
- 500g dried haricot beans
- 2 1/2 litres water
- 6 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1x400g tinned tomato
- 6 garlic clove (finely chopped)
- 400g chicken or beef or lamb (cut into cubes)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 2 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
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.
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.
3) Pour 2 litres of water over the beans, add the salt and pepper. Cover and cook on a medium heat for 1 hour.
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.
5) Cover and cook for 30mins on a medium heat as before.
6) After 30mins, remove the lid and simmer uncovered for a further 30mins, stirring occasionally.
7) Check the seasoning, you may need to add more salt or pepper, then serve hot with fresh crusty bread.
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