Kuru Fasulye — Turkish White Bean Stew

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry white beans
• 300 g diced meat or sucuk sausage
• 1 onion
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp butter
• 5 cups hot water
• Salt, pepper flakes, black pepper

Method

1. Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water and drain.
2. Brown the meat in the butter, then add the chopped onion.
3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until fragrant.
4. Add the beans and stir for a few minutes.
5. Pour in the hot water, bring to a boil and skim.
6. Simmer for 60-75 minutes, until the beans are tender.
7. Salt at the end; serve with rice and pickles.