GRAH / PASULJ SA REBRIMA RECEPT | BALKAN BEAN SOUP RECIPE

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs provide leaner meat, while pork shoulder is more economical.

dried beans

🥗Healthier: canned beans

💰Cheaper: dried lentils

Canned beans save time, and lentils are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Thyme is a common herb that can be used as a substitute.

Remove bad beans and keep the good ones.

Put the good beans in boiling water, drain, and refill with new water.

Add smoked dried meats and garlic to the pot and cover.

In a separate pan, heat oil and add 1 tablespoon of flour and 1 tablespoon of paprika; mix well.

Combine all the ingredients in the pot and taste.

Add ground black pepper to taste, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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