Christiane Dabdoub Nasser

White Bean Casserole

Plaki

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Classic Palestinian Cuisine
Classic Palestinian Cuisine

By Christiane Dabdoub Nasser

Published 2000

  • About

Plaki is an Armenian word that means white beans and Jerusalem Armenians refer to this salad by that name. According to Shoshane Hagopian, you cannot have an Armenian meal worthy of the name without plaki. Rich and tangy, it is ubiquitous at Palestinian tables.

Ingredients

  • 300 g (11 oz) white beans, soaked overnight
  • 6 cloves of garlic, who

Method

In a large pot, cook the white beans until they are almost done. Make sure that they still have enough liquid and add the carrots. Lightly fry the garlic in the vegetable oil and add to the beans. Add the tomato paste and stir and let cook for another 30 minutes, adding the parsley for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Re move from heat and let cool. Serve with pot roast or grilled chicken.