Egyptian Tirmis (Salted Lupini Beans with Olive Oil and Seasonings) Recipe
Recipe Description:
Lupini beans may have originated in Italy, but they're every Egyptian's favorite snack food. Their preparation may be lengthy, but it's oh-so-worth-it! Dominique's method is simple enough - try it out instead of pumpkin seeds if you're looking for a healthy snack!
Recipe
Instructions:
Soak the beans: Start by placing the beans in a pot of filtered water and soak for 24 hours. Make sure the pot is large enough because the beans tend to get bigger the longer they stay in the water.
Drain and boil the beans: After 24 hours or so, drain the beans. Refill the pot with water and bring it to a boil. Simmer for an hour – 2 hours.
Soak, rinse, repeat: Drain and rinse the beans. Place them in a container and fill it with water. Now here’s where the process can get tiring; the water in the container will have to be changed at least a couple of times a day for at least 5 days and for up to 2 weeks. The length of time for soaking will depend on the kind of lupini beans you ended up with -- some types are more bitter than others, so I would suggest tasting a couple every day after the 5th day to see when the beans have completely lost their bitterness.
Store the beans in water: Once all the bitterness is gone, rinse the lupini beans well, and store them in lightly salted water in a closed glass container in the fridge; the beans won’t go bad for weeks.
Add seasonings and snack: When you’re ready for a delicious snack, take some out of the container; add some olive oil, some cumin and fresh lemon juice et voila! Enjoy! Please note that if you’re not a fan of cumin, you’re welcome to add parsley, rosemary, sage or any other herb or spice that you love instead.
Eat: Take a bean, bite into the skin surrounding the bean, squeeze the bottom of the skin and pop the bean right into your mouth. Be careful not to pop the bean onto the floor or let it fly across the table (bound to happen when you're first practicing with the beans). After a couple of bite-squeeze-pops, you'll be a master, and will be enjoying a handful as a salty snack whenever you're in the mood.
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