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Sunday, October 7, 2012

How To: TIps on Soaking Beans, Dried and Legumes

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I have found a gem of a book, called the KITCHEN COMPANION by POLLY CLINGERMAN. It is an absolute kitchen bible for me that I can't help but share her bits and tips to help beginners learn.

SOAKING

- can make dried beans cook quickly
- when soaking, first rinse, then pick through small stones
- use 2 quarts of cold water per pound of beans

TO SHORTEN SOAKING TIME

- cover beans with cold water by 2 inches, bring to a quick boil and simmer over low heat for 2 minutes
- take pot off the heat and let the beans stand covered for an hour.
- discard water when you are ready and get on with recipe


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