Red Kidney Bean And Onion Salad

# 8oz. red kidny beans
# pinch of bicarbonate of soda
# 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
# 1 large onion, peeled
# 1tbsp. vinegar
# 3tbsp. salad oil
# salt and pepper

# Soak the beans overnight in cold water and the bicarbonate of soda
# The following day transfer the beans and the liquid into a large saucepan
# Add a quarter pint (125ml) cold water, bring to the boil and simmer gently for one and a half to two hours, making sure the beans do not break up
# Drain and put into a basin
# Cut off 2 slices of the onion for garnish and roughly chop the rest
# Place the garlic into a bowl and add the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper
# Mix well and pour over the hot beans before adding the chopped onions
# When the dish has cooled a little garnish with onion rings

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