Pilaki (haricot beans with olive oil)

by Zeyda Üstün

Soak 250 gr Kuru fasulye (white beans-haricot beans-navy beans) overnight. The next morning drain off the water and put the beans at boiling water, at which 2 dessertspoonful of sodium bicarbonate was added, and let boil for 4-5 minutes and drain again. Sauté one big chopped onion lightly in olive oil. Dice one small celery root and one medium-sized carrot; add some leaves and stalks of the celery, salt, tomatoes or tomatoes purée and cook together with the beans.

Dress with parsley and serve cool.

Would you like to add your comment about this article? Click here!

Editor's Picks

Antalya Antalya, one of the most breath-taking places of Turkey, because of its spectacular location... more...

Traveling by Bus Every corner of Turkey can be reached from the bus station, or Otogar as it is called here. more...

Best of windsurf spots Recently the number of beaches providing windsurfing facilities has increased and shores are embellished with colorful surf.. more...

Anatolian Civilizations Museum The museum is located southeast of Ankara Citadel and is composed of two Ottoman Buildings. more...

Trattoria da Rosario Trattoria da Rosario is a small but special Italian restaurant hidden amongst the trees in Koşuyolu, Kadıköy. more...

Hamams in Ankara Would you like to take a bath in Karacabey Hamam of 15th century or Şengül Hamam of 18th century? more...

Latest Articles