Culture Kitchen: Romania

Ingredients

• 3 ¼ cups white beans (cannellini or white northern), cooked
• 1 onion, sliced into thin rings
• ½ onion
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or more as desired
• 2-3 garlic cloves to taste, grated
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar (brown or white)
• Fine salt
• Sea salt
• Water
• 1-2 bay leaves (optional)
• Sweet or smoked paprika to taste (optional)

Chef’s Notes

• If you choose to use dry beans, please make sure that they are cooked before the event begins. You can also use canned beans to save time
• While this recipe uses a food processor, you can also use a blender, or even a whisk! Food processors are not considered a kitchen staple in Romania
• This dish is best served with bread, and can be eaten as an appetizer or entree
• The recipe is vegan, dairy free, and gluten free!