Turkish cuisine · Soups & Stews

Kuru Fasulye

White beans in tomato sauce – the national classic with rice.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 400 g white beans
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 onion
• 1 tbsp red pepper paste
• Butter
• Rice pilaf

Instructions

1. Soak the white beans overnight in plenty of water; drain and rinse.
2. Finely dice the onion and sweat in butter over medium heat for 4 min until translucent.
3. Add the tomato paste and red pepper paste and roast for 1–2 min until it smells dark.
4. Add the beans and broth and simmer at gentle heat for about 45 min until the beans are soft and the sauce is creamy; season with salt.
5. Cook the rice pilaf according to the package.
6. Serve the kuru fasulye with rice and pickled peppers if you like.