Iahnie de fasole: Romanian bean stew with smoked pork ribs

Method

1. 1

   Soak the beans

   Soak the beans in cold water the night before, then rinse them in the morning and drain well.

2. 2

   Sweat the onions

   Melt the lard in a large pot, then soften the red onion in it until translucent, and add the carrot and parsley root.

   8 min
3. 3

   Brown the meat and season

   Add the ribs to the vegetables, briefly brown them, then sprinkle over the paprika and tomato purée and fry for a few more minutes.

   5 min
4. 4

   Simmer

   Pour over the boiling water, then add the beans, bay leaves and crushed garlic. Simmer gently over a low heat with the lid on for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the beans are soft.

   100 min
5. 5

   Season

   Once the beans are soft, add salt and pepper, and if the stew is too thick, loosen it with a little hot water. Remove the bay leaves.

   5 min
6. 6

   Serve

   Serve hot, sprinkled with fresh parsley, with bread or pickles.