Lobiani in Old Georgian

6 servings

30 minutes

Lobiani is a traditional Georgian dish, a pie filled with beans. This dish is often prepared for holidays and family gatherings as it symbolizes comfort and hospitality. Lobiani is served hot and pairs perfectly with sauces or fresh vegetables.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 751.5
• Proteins: 18.2g
• Fats: 19.1g
• Carbohydrates: 129.4g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 1 kg
• Salt: 40 g
• Dry yeast: 10 g
• Sunflower oil: 10 ml
• Water: 1.5 l
• Beans: 500 g
• Margarine: 50 g
• Ground black pepper: 10 g
• Onion: 100 g
• Vegetable oil: 50 ml

Cooking steps

1. Mix flour, salt, and yeast, and knead the dough by gradually adding water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1 kg
   • Salt: 40 g
   • Dry yeast: 10 g
   • Water: 1.5 l

2. Cover the dough and place it in a warm place.

3. Knead the risen dough and let it rest for 30 minutes, then knead the dough again and divide it into 150 g pieces.

4. For the filling: boil the beans until cooked, drain the water, and let them dry.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beans: 500 g

5. Chop the onion into small cubes, fry it, then dry it and add to the beans.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 100 g
   • Vegetable oil: 50 ml

6. Pass everything through a meat grinder and season to taste with spices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper: 10 g

7. Roll the resulting dough into a pancake shape.

8. Place the filling in the center, then add another layer of dough on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Margarine: 50 g

9. Join the edges of the dough, sealing well.

10. Roll out and bake in the oven for 10 minutes at 260 degrees