Kuru fasulye white bean stew
Soft white beans in a rich tomato and pepper sauce, the everyday Turkish winter stew.
- Time1 hr 20
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.70 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Drain the soaked beans and cover with fresh water. Boil hard for 10 minutes, then drain. This removes the bean gas and makes them tender.
10 min - 2
Fry the onions in the oil for 8 minutes until golden. Add the garlic, pepper paste and tomato purée for 2 minutes.
8 min - 3
Stir in the grated tomatoes, paprika and chilli. Add the beans and hot water.
- 4
Cover and simmer for 50 minutes, stirring now and then, until the beans are soft and the sauce is thick.
50 min - 5
Season with black pepper and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with the lemon and rice or bread.
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