Croatian Grah Recipe
Dive into the rich flavors of our authentic grah recipe, a savory bean stew that's sure to satisfy your taste buds. Discover the secrets to making this traditional dish at home!
Servings 8 people
Calories 385 kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g dry beans (Cranberry or Borlotti variety) (1 lb)
- 2.5 l cups water (10 ½)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1 tbsp lard/butter
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- 2 small potatoes (cubed)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 300 g lb smoked meat (pork ribs or sausages) (0.6)
- 2-3 bay leaves
- salt, pepper, sweet paprika (to taste)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- Soak the dry beans in about 3 l (13 cups) of water overnight or at least for 4-5 hours.
- The following day, rinse the beans, cover with fresh water and bring to a boil. Strain immediately.
- Heat the lard or butter and sauté the onion to dark golden. Add the carrots and potatoes, and continue sautéing for a few more minutes; then throw in the garlic.
- Lastly, add the beans and pour 2.5 l of fresh water over everything. Put the meat in too. Season with salt and bay leaves. Cook on low heat for at least 1.5 hours.
- Take 1 cup of mostly potatoes, some beans and the cooking liquid, place in a separate bowl and blend to a smooth paste. This paste will thicken your beans soup instead of a roux. Pour the paste back into the pot.
- Season with tomato paste, sweet paprika, pepper and more salt if needed.
- Serve in a bowl with a slice of bread. To add a signature Croatian touch, include sliced onion and/or pickled peppers as a side dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal