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A white dip topped with red caramelised onions, inside a yellow bowl, on a wooden board. Around, there is a yellow tea towel

Romanian White Bean Dip Recipe

This Romanian white bean dip recipe is a classic of the Romanian cuisine. You will find it everywhere. It is also known as Fasole Batuta. It's delicious and very easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Soaking time 12 hours
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Romanian
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 250 gr white beans cannellini
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the caramelised onions

  • 1 red onion
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Leave the beans soak overnight, changing the water if you can a couple of times.
  • Boil the beans until they are soft. This can take anytime between 1-2 hours, depending on how old the beans are. You will need to clear the foam that forms on top.
  • Drain the beans, but save the water in which they boiled.
  • Put the beans in a blender, add the minced garlic, a dash of olive oil, and two small ladles of water, and blend well.
  • If the consistency is too dry, add a little bit more water.
  • The dip should be creamy.
  • Meanwhile, cut the red onion into julienne strips, and fry over a low heat.
  • After around 10 minutes, when the onions are soft, add the tomato paste and the salt. Mix well.
  • Take the pan off the heat and mix the paprika as well.
  • Put the dip in a serving bowl, and top with the caramelised onions.
  • Serve alongside crusty bread.