Beans Yfryed⁸²

• 1 lb/450 g broad beans
• 1 large onion, finely chopped

Simmer the beans in water for some 20–25 minutes until they burst, then drain.

Fry the beans, onion and garlic in the oil or lard for 5–10 minutes, until pale golden brown, pour into a dish and sprinkle with a little sugar and cinnamon.

When dried, and known as ‘canabeans’, the beans became an important winter and springtime food. The method of preparation involved soaking them