Beans in sauce
4 servings
60 minutes
Beans in sauce are a true embodiment of the warmth of home cooking. In this recipe, green beans are slowly simmered in a fragrant sauce made from olive oil, tender sautéed onions, Serrano ham, and white wine. Baking soda is added to the boiling water to make the beans even softer, and the reserved broth adds rich flavor to the dish. The beans turn out tender and infused with the deep aromas of wine and ham, creating a harmony of taste. This dish can be served as a standalone meal with fresh bread or used as a side for meat or fish. Its roots lie in the tradition of slow cooking where patience and attention to detail are essential to reveal the full depth of flavor. A wonderful treat for those who appreciate simplicity with rich taste!
1
Cut the pods into squares, rinse, and dry.
- Green (broad/fava) beans: 2 kg
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add beans with a pinch of baking soda, and cook uncovered for 35 minutes until soft.
- Green (broad/fava) beans: 2 kg
- Salt: to taste
- Baking soda: 0.3 teaspoon
3
Heat oil in a pan, add finely chopped onion and cook on low heat, stirring, for 6 minutes until the onion becomes soft. Add finely chopped ham and fry for another 2-3 minutes. Then pour in the wine.
- Olive oil: 6 tablespoons
- Onion: 1 head
- Serrano ham (jamon serrano): 100 g
- Dry white wine: 175 ml
4
Drain the water from the beans and save it. Pour the sauce from the pan into a pot and add the beans. Mix well and pour in enough liquid from cooking the beans to cover all the contents of the pot. Cook uncovered for another 10 minutes.
- Green (broad/fava) beans: 2 kg