Bean
4 servings
15 minutes
Fasolitsa is a soulful dish of Moldovan cuisine that embodies simplicity and rich flavor. Its secret lies in the harmony of ingredients: velvety bean puree combines with the aroma of sautéed onions and sweet peppers, while spices add a distinctive touch. The climax is a garlic mixture with vinegar that adds zest. This dish is often served in cold weather; it is nourishing and warming. Fasolitsa pairs perfectly with fresh bread, pickled vegetables, or herbs. The taste is delicate yet expressive, with a slight tang and spicy notes. It is not just food but part of cultural heritage that creates an atmosphere of coziness and family gatherings.
1
Boil the soaked beans until cooked, pass through a meat grinder, and blend into a puree.
- Dried red kidney beans: 75 g
2
Chop the onion and sauté it in oil.
- Onion: 1 head
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
3
Cut the pepper into strips. Mix the beans with sautéed onions and sweet peppers.
- Bell pepper: 0.5 piece
4
Season the dish with salt and black pepper. Mix well.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
5
Prepare a mixture of crushed garlic, vinegar, and a small amount of ground red pepper. Add this mixture to the beans and stir.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Apple cider vinegar: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground red pepper: to taste