2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
Smilyan beans are among the few Bulgarian foods protected by a brand patent. It is grown in the upper reaches of the Arda River, where it is better known as the bean.
This type of traditional Bulgarian bean has been grown for more than 250 years in the region. What is specific is that it does not give the same results of cultivation anywhere else.
Experts explain this with the specific soil conditions, high humidity and water quality in the area of the village of Smilyan. Smilyan beans is popular both at home and abroad. Annually, the areas along the Arda River produce over 30 tons of Smilyan beans. It is processed by hand and fertilized with natural manure.
By presumption, Smilyan beans are most often used in Rhodope cuisine. In addition to the traditional bean soup, it is used to make sarmi and stuffed peppers, rolls, stuffed pumpkin with beans, pie with beans, trahana with beef and corn and much more. Furthermore, Smilyan beans are perfect for breading. This is how:
Breaded Smilyan beans
Necessary products: 500 g boiled Smilyan beans, salt, dill, oil, flour, vinegar.
Method of preparation: The beans are drained and dried slightly. Then each bean is carefully rolled in flour and dipped in hot oil. Fry until golden. The breaded Smilyan beans is served cold. Season with vinegar, oil, salt and dill.
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Here is another way to bread Smilyan beans:
Necessary products: 200 g Smilyan beans, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp. pumpkin flour, breadcrumbs, 4 tbsp. oil, salt
Method of preparation: Boil the beans until completely soft. Drain and wash with cold water. Beat the eggs with the salt. Add the pumpkin and sesame flour, as well as the breadcrumbs.
Stir until a thick mixture is obtained. Roll each bean in it and fry in very hot oil until golden. The breaded beans are removed with a slotted spoon from the fat.
Shredded lettuce leaves, salad or fresh spinach are placed on serving plates. The beans are arranged on them. Serve hot.
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Growing Smilyan Beans
The large bean, known as Smilyan, is the main crop for the region of Smilyan bed. The soil in this area is sandy. Soil preparation begins in the fall with plowing and in the spring with fertilizing and making water. In order not to mold the Smilyan beans , should be planted at a distance of two rows and at 25 -30 cm for 5 -6 grains.
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The secret of the delicious dish lies not only in the duration of the tolin processing, but also in the spices and their quantity. You know that any dish cooked on low heat for a long time becomes extremely tasty. Often, however, the lack of a certain odor is felt, which can spoil the whole pleasure of eating.
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With the name beans in our country the whole group is designated legumes , but when the name is used, it is always about beans and green beans . Ripe beans are the name of the seeds of the plant that are used for food, and green beans are understood as green seeds and green bean pods.
