NORTH CROATIAN BEANS AND PEAR BARLEY STEW (RICHET)

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This is very old recipe from North Croatian area of Zagorje. Zagorje was very poor region (not any more) and most of the recipes reflect its social status - for example: beans were expensive, so mix it with buckwheat, turnip or sauerkraut. This meal is also energy bomb suitable for winter.

Provided by nitko

Categories     Stew

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 portions, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

300 g white beans
250 g barley
100 g bacon (dried, smoked)
1 garlic clove
45 g lard
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon paprika (red, dried)
1 bay leaf
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Day before soak beans in cold water.
  • On D-day change the water and cook beans until almost done.
  • Finely slice garlic and bacon and put it in a pot. Melt lard and fry flour until brownish together with garlic and bacon.
  • Add paprika and cold water to make creamy mixture.
  • Wash barley and add into the pot together with drained beans.
  • Add bay leaf, season with salt and pepper and cook for 30 more minutes or until beans and buckwheat are soft.
  • This meal must be almost like thick soup and not too hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.8, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 27.7, Sodium 219.8, Carbohydrate 64.6, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 16.5

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