Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup small dried kidney beans
• 1 clove garlic, halved
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh coriander
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup plum jam

Preparation:

• Soak the beans overnight in ample water to cover. The next day, bring to a boil with 1 clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper, of salt, the bay leaf, and the 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Simmer until just tender, about 1 hour. Drain.
• While the beans are still warm, stir i the remaining ingredients. I stand at room temperature until cool. Then refrigerate several hours or overnight before serving.