Pur‚e of china yellow beans

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 cups Unsalted chicken stock
1 cup Dried China yellow beans or white marrow beans soaked and drained
1 large Garlic clove(s)
1 small Bay leaf
The Versatile Grain
and the
Elegant Bean
by Sheryl and Mel London
ISBN 0-671-76106-4
pg 464
1 small Whole red dried hot chile
1 pinch Saffron threads
1 Whole clove
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Butter

Directions

In a 3-qt. saucepan, bring chicken stock and beans to a boil. Lower heat, add garlic, bay leaf, chile, saffron and whole clove. Cover and with lid slightly ajar, simmer for 40-45 minutes (marrow beans will take longer) or until beans are very soft. Lift out and discard bay leaf, whole clove and hot chile. Drain beans and discard the liquid.

Pur‚e the beans and garlic in a food processor along with the salt, pepper and butter. Cover and chill. Serve as a dip.

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 10-17-95

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