Prebranac (Serbian-style Baked Beans) is a traditional Serbian recipe for a classic stew of beans with onions and carrot in a sauce flavoured with bayleaves and paprika. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Serbian version of: Serbian-style Baked Beans (Prebranac).
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Ingredients:
700g large white beans (eg butter beans)
700g onions, chopped into large half-moons
1 large carrot, sliced
3 bay leaves
1 tbsp ground paprika
salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
oil
Method:
Soak the beans over night in plenty of water. The following day drain the beans, place in a pan then cover with plenty of cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes then drain the beans and return to the pan.
Add the salt and sliced carrot to the pan then pour enough boiling water over the top to cover the contents. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for about 40 minutes, or until the beans are tender (but not soft). Drain the beans, but retain the cooking water.
Heat a little oil in a pan and use to fry the onion slices until golden brown (about 10 minutes). Add 1 tbsp ground paprika and stir well to combine. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently, then take off the heat.
Transfer the beans to a large oven-proof dish and stir-in the onion mix along with the bay leaves. Add enough of the beans' cooking water to moisten the contents of the dish then cover the dish with foil, transfer to an oven pre-heated to 180°C and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the top of the dish colours a dark brown.
This dish can be served either hot or cold and it can be cooked to the consistency of a thick sauce, or until it is almost dry in consistency.
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