SAEDNEWS: Fasoulia is a well-known international dish, also referred to as Fasoulia stew or a white bean and meat dish.
Before we explain how to prepare this homemade Turkish dish, it’s worth knowing what fasuliye is. Fasuliye is a Turkish and Arabic dish that has become internationally popular. This delicious Turkish stew is made with meat and white beans and appeals to the taste of many Iranians. You can also make slight variations when preparing it. Fasuliye is one of the types of Turkish stews with global popularity, and it has several different preparation methods. In the following section, you will learn the Turkish-style recipe.
Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
Red meat | 250 g |
White beans | 150 g |
Onion | 1 |
Tomato | 2 |
Tomato paste | 2 tbsp |
Red pepper | 2 |
Brewed saffron | 3 tbsp |
Thyme | To taste |
Dried lime | 4 |
Salt and pepper | To taste |
Turmeric | To taste |
Parsley | For garnish |
Step 1:
Cut the meat into small cubes, rinse it once, and let it drain.
Step 2:
Soak the white beans the night before or at least a few hours in advance, changing the water once. Once the beans’ gas is released, place them in a pot with water covering them by one finger above the beans and cook until tender.
Step 3:
Sauté the meat in a pot with a little oil until browned.
Step 4:
Peel and wash the onion, finely dice it, and add it to the meat. Sauté until fragrant.
Step 5:
Place the dried limes in a bowl of water to remove bitterness.
Step 6:
Peel and finely chop the tomatoes, then add them along with the tomato paste to the meat and sauté together.
Step 7:
Add the spices (salt, black pepper, thyme, and turmeric) to the meat and sauté briefly. Then pour enough water to cover the ingredients and let them cook.
Step 8:
Pierce the dried limes and add them to the stew. Reduce the heat and let it simmer gently.
Step 9:
During the last 40 minutes of cooking, add the beans along with two red peppers, washed and finely chopped.
Step 10:
Finally, add the brewed saffron and let the stew simmer until fully cooked. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy your Turkish Fasuliye.
