bacon and bean stew
this is something that i made up a while back when i’d more bacon than i knew what to do with. i’ve hoked out the recipe for my friend Laura who is living in Paris with only a two ring hob.
1. cook 8 strips streaky bacon in the oven or pan till they’re just crispy, allow to cool, reserve some bacon fat
2. fry 2 chopped carrots off in a some oil and some of the bacon lard for 5 mins
3. add a chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves crushed and two chopped sticks of celery for another 5 mins
4. add 2 bay leaves, salt and pepper
5. add 1 can of chickpeas (drained) and stir in for a few mins
6. add 1 pint or more chicken stock, bring to boil then simmer gently for 10 mins
7. break bacon into little bits
8. add some parsley to taste
9. cook out for 10 more mins
10. use a potato masher to mash it up a little, but not too much
11. leave overnight to develop flavour
mmmmm tasty stew!
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