FRESH BROAD BEANS IN THEIR PODS RECIPE - Authentic Turkish Food

fresh broad beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: green peas

Edamame offers similar texture and nutrition, while green peas are often more affordable.

Transfer 1 tbsp flour into a big bowl.

Add 4-5 cups water on top, making sure to beat with a wire whisk, so there are no lumps.

Cut off both ends of the beans, remove any strings then cut into 2-3 pieces and transfer into the floury water, to prevent them from getting dark.

Heat olive oil in a big pan over medium heat, add the onions.

Add a pinch of salt and black pepper, then saute until the onions are tender for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Then add 1 real teaspoonful flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Add the drained and rinsed broad beans.

Season to taste and add 1/2 tsp sugar, mix.

Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan.

Then slowly add 4 cups water, stirring constantly and bring to a boil, over medium high heat.

Mix and check for seasoning.

Reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook for about 1 hour or until very tender.

Check for doneness then turn off the heat.

Add chopped dill and mix gently.

Transfer into a serving plate.

Last but not least, place 2-3 spoons yogurt on top, then you may serve it hot, warm or cold.

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