Serving the Guest: A Sufi Cookbook
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the wisdom and hidden meaning of this world of form and time,
That you may then enlighten the coarse ones,
and lead every raw one to become cooked.
Cooling time: 1+ hours
3 lbs. trimmed string beans
4 cups water
6 cups peeled, seeded and quartered tomatoes
½ cup olive oil
2 tsp. salt
Put the onions into the bottom of a large pot, then put the green beans in on top of them. Pour in the water, then bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Add the tomatoes, olive oil and salt, and cook for another 30 minutes, until the beans are very well-done (al dente has no meaning in Turkish cuisine), Transfer to a serving dish and allow to cool for at least an hour before serving, either lukewarm, at room temperature, or chilled.
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