With the storage of beans, without which it is impossible to imagine a real Ukrainian borscht, as if there is no hassle - dried and eat. However, in order to cook it, it is necessary to soak it in the evening, and it is cooked for a long time. And you need to store in an airtight container so that the pests do not eat. So that chef Olga Cherkevich advises to make a few jars of such beans for the winter. It will be both an appetizer and useful for borscht.
Ingredients:
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1 kg fresh shelled large beans (yaska),
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12 garlic cloves,
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aromatic herbs to your liking: thyme, oregano, thyme, tarragon.
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Marinade: 2 tbsp l. salt, 1.5 liters of water.
Cooking:
Boil the beans in water for about 30 minutes. covered, strain and place in jars. Add 2 cloves of garlic to each fragrant herb.
Boil the marinade from salt and water. Pour boiling beans in jars, twist and sterilize for 10 minutes. Sterilize for 20 minutes the next day.
Previously published a recipe for beetroot salad with beans.
Source: Fakty

