Fasole Cu Ciolan (Romanian Bean Stew)
  1. Soak dried white beans overnight, then drain and rinse

  2. Place ham hock in a large pot and cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 2-3 hours until meat is tender

  3. Remove ham from the broth, add drained beans, tarragon, and ground coriander. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook for 2 hours until beans are tender

  4. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, sauté diced onions and carrots until soft and translucent

  5. Add sweet paprika and smoked paprika, stir to coat

  6. Chop cooled ham into bite-sized pieces

  7. Add the soffritto, chopped ham, and tomato puree to the beans. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring frequently

Optionally add Kale towards the end.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌾Gluten-free🥩Carnivore...

Category🥘Stew

CuisineRomanian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 2h

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