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Triestine Jota

Triestine Jota

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Triestine Jota is a recipe rooted in the culinary tradition of Trieste. It is a tasty side dish made with sauerkraut, borlotti beans, and potatoes, enriched by the intense flavor of smoked bacon. Its origin is linked to peasant cuisine, where typical local ingredients were used to prepare hearty and flavorful dishes. Today, Triestine Jota is appreciated for its simplicity and goodness, and it is an excellent choice to enhance the autumn or winter menu.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 120 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Pre-cooked sauerkraut400G
  • Dried borlotti beans700G
  • Potatoes3
  • Olive oilto taste
  • Garlicto taste
  • Smoked baconto taste
  • Water200Cl
  • Flour2Tablespoons
  • Saltto taste
  • Pepperto taste
  • Cuminto taste
  • Bay leaf1Leaf

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 7

    Soak the beans for 12 hours

  2. STEP 2 OF 7

    Drain them and sauté with oil and chopped garlic; add diced bacon, cubed potatoes, and salt. Sauté everything for a few minutes

  3. STEP 3 OF 7

    Add water and boil everything for 90 minutes. Separately, boil the sauerkraut with cumin (kummel) and bay leaf covered with water, which should evaporate during cooking. Make a roux with oil and flour (dark) and toss in the sauerkraut, stirring

  4. STEP 4 OF 7

    Combine everything and pass half of the beans through a food mill

  5. STEP 5 OF 7

    Mix and boil for another 30 minutes

  6. STEP 6 OF 7

    The jota should be thick and should be left to rest

  7. STEP 7 OF 7

    The next day it tastes even better

Suggestions

  • Pot

  • Pan

  • Knife

General Information

Storage notes

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days

More information

Triestine Jota is a traditional dish of Triestine cuisine, famous for being a tasty side dish made with sauerkraut, beans, and potatoes.

Origin

Italia

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)39.89
Carbohydrates (g)7.03
of which Sugars (g)0.8
Fat (g)0.17
of which Saturates (g)0.03
Protein (g)1.76
Fiber (g)2.42
Sale (g)0.04
  • Proteins
    1.76g·15%
  • Carbohydrates
    7.03g·62%
  • Fats
    0.17g·1%
  • Fibers
    2.42g·21%