You’ll need to begin this recipe a day ahead to soak the dried beans.
Ingredients
Method
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1.Combine beans and a generous amount of unsalted cold water in a large saucepan, bring to the boil over medium-high heat and simmer until tender (30-40 minutes). Drain and refresh under cold running water, then drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
2.Meanwhile, combine wine, prawns, thyme, lemon rind, fennel trimmings, 1 tsp sea salt and 250ml water in a small saucepan, season to taste, bring to the simmer over medium-high heat, then remove from heat and stand for 15 minutes. Remove prawns (discard poaching mixture) and add to beans.
3.Shave fennel bulbs on a mandolin and stand in a bowl of iced acidulated water until crisp (5 minutes), drain, then add to prawn mixture. Add onion, parsley and fennel fronds, season to taste and set aside.
4.Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, add tomato and garlic and cook until tomato just begins to soften (2-3 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, season to taste and pour into bean mixture. Toss to combine and serve.
This recipe is from the March 2013 issue of .
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