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!