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Piyaz by Dad
A classic Turkish bean salad
Ingredients:
White beans (small or medium)
White onion
Parsley
Salt
Wine vinegar
Olive oil
optional
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Kalamata olives
Preparation:
Soak the white beans in water overnight
Cook the soaked beans in water until they soften
Meanwhile, soak the onion in salt until it softens (this is called "Terbiyeli" in Turkish, meaning "seasoned")
Rinse the onion thoroughly after it has softened
In a large bowl, mix the cooked beans and seasoned onions with parsley, salt, wine vinegar, and olive oil
For those who like, add tomatoes, cucumbers, and/or Kalamata olives to the piyaz
Notes:
The term "Terbiyeli" in Turkish refers to onions soaked in salt, which are called "seasoned" or "educated" onions
Piyaz is typically served alongside Köfte, Turkish fried meatballs