Traditional Istarska Maneštra
Tradicionalno jelo · Croatian
A hearty and flavorful Istrian bean and vegetable stew, slow-cooked to perfection with traditional smoked meats and seasonal vegetables. This is the quintessential Istarska maneštra.
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Sastojci
- Dried white beans (e.g., Cannellini or Borlotti)300g
- Pork belly, smoked150g
- Beef or pork ribs, smoked150g
- Onion, large1
- Garlic cloves3
- Carrots2
- Celery stalks2
- Potatoes2
- Tomatoes, crushed or passata200ml
- Parsley, fresh1 bunch
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Waterenough to cover
Koraci
- 1
Soak the dried beans overnight in plenty of water. Drain and rinse.
- 2
In a large pot, combine the soaked beans with the smoked pork belly and ribs. Cover with fresh water and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5-2 hours, or until beans and meats are tender.
- 3
While the beans are cooking, finely chop the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Peel and dice the potatoes.
- 4
Once the beans and meats are tender, remove the smoked meats from the pot. Cut the pork belly into small cubes and shred the ribs. Set aside.
- 5
In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the sautéed vegetables to the pot with the beans. Add the diced potatoes and crushed tomatoes. Stir well.
- 7
Return the cooked smoked meats (cubed pork belly and shredded ribs) to the pot. Add the chopped fresh parsley (reserve some for garnish).
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Continue to simmer for another 30-45 minutes, or until the vegetables and potatoes are fully cooked and the stew has thickened.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
