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HILDEGARD BEHRENS
dramatic soprano
Her 'bean salsa diabolisch'
puts a valkyrie fire in the belly.
Hojotojo!
 
Passed on to her by a friend, this fiery recipe has since become a favorite.
Ingredients:
1 lb large lima beans
peppers: stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 ancho chili peppers
1 chipotle chili pepper
12-16 habanero chili peppers
2 or 3 red jalapeno peppers
1 bay leaf
2 medium onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Wash the beans, then soak in 2 quarts water for 8 or morehours; changing the water a few times. Drain and place in an 8-quart saucepan. Add the ancho and chipotle peppers, bay leaf, and 5 1/2 quarts of cold water. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to moderate and simmer 1 1/2 hours, with occasional stirring.

Over high heat saute onions, habanero and jalapeno chili peppers, garlic, cumin, and coriander in olive oil for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 2 cups of the bean cooking liquid and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring until somewhat thick. Remove from heat, add 2 more cups of bean cooking liquid and cool. Puree the onion-chili mixture until smooth. Add to the beans and mix well. Cook for another 45 minutes or more, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, adding more water if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Add cilantro as garnish and serve.

If too fiery for your palate, modulate the "heat" by reducing the amount of habanero peppers.

Great with chips, buttered hot rolls, tortillas, or quesadillas... and a glass of ice-cold beer!

Makes about 8 servings.
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