Gigantes Plaki: Traditional Greek Baked Giant Beans vs Arroz con Bogavante (Soupy Lobster Rice)

Both dishes build on onion, garlic, tomato and olive oil, but they take them in very different directions. In Gigantes Plaki, crushed tomato, a little sugar and generous fresh dill and parsley form a herby sauce that is baked in the oven around creamy giant beans until it thickens and a lightly caramelized crust forms on top. Arroz con Bogavante turns grated tomato, red bell pepper and sweet paprika into a sofrito, then simmers bomba rice with seared lobster in saffron-scented fish broth for a soupy, briny result, with parsley used only as a garnish.