Ensalada de Pallares

Name: Ensalada de Pallares
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 8 radishes, diced fine; 1 ají amarillo, seeded, deveined and sliced fine; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp oregano; 1 lb (½ kg) fresh large white lima (butter) beans; 1 lb (½ kg) fresh large white lima (butter) beans; ¼ white cabbage; 1 large onion, sliced fine; 2 tomatoes, sliced; Juice of 3 key limes; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 lb (½ kg) fresh large white lima (butter) beans

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Art of Peruvian Cuisine

By Tony Custer

Published 2000

About

This large white lima or butter bean salad is simple and easy to make. It’s better made with fresh white lima or butter beans, if you can find them, popped from their skins. If you use dried beans they will need soaking overnight and cooking for a longer time.

Ingredients

1 lb (½ kg) fresh large white lima (butter) beans
1 large onion

Americas
Peru
Starter
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Preparation

Rinse beans and place in a large pot with plenty of water. Bring to the boil and simmer, over medium heat, for about 25 minutes, checking the water level from time to time. The beans should be tender but not too soft. Drain and put aside to cool. Peel if desired.

In a small bowl, combine onion slices with ají amarillo, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.