How to soak dried beans

In the summer, there is a kind of vegetable that will be available in large quantities, that is beans, and in some areas beans are also called cowpeas. When cowpeas are on the market in large quantities, the price is very cheap, so people who like to eat cowpeas can buy them in large quantities and dry them to make dried beans. Because dried beans are also a good flavor food, they need to be soaked for a while before eating. So how do you soak dried beans before eating them?

How long does it take to soak dried beans before they can be eaten?

Soak the dried beans in warm water for 20 minutes, wash away the impurities, boil water in a pot, add a star anise and two bay leaves, then put the washed dried beans in and cook.

The content of vitamin B in dried beans is very high. This nutrient has a good regulating effect on the stomach and intestines, can promote gastrointestinal motility, and help the stomach and intestines digest food effectively. Eating dried beans regularly can relieve bloating caused by indigestion, reduce the incidence of vomiting, and reduce the possibility of diarrhea. Therefore, it can play a strong preventive role in gastroenteritis.

How to soak dried beans

Soak the dried beans in cold water for about 2 hours. But it is easier to soften it by soaking it in hot water, or you can boil it in boiling water, as long as more nutrients are lost.

1. Clean it first, then soak it for 1 hour, then clean it again and soak it for another hour.

2. Then drain the water and set aside.

3. Before cooking, squeeze out the water.

This will make the beans more flavorful.

How to dry beans

1. Wash the fresh beans and set aside. Buy beans that are firm, fresh and tender. Don’t choose the ones that are about to go out of season with thin skin and large beans, which are called “soaked beans” in Wuhan dialect.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, put the beans in and boil for about 1 minute to simmer. The beans will become greener and softer. Some recipes also add salt to the water to blanch the beans. The beans must be boiled in water.

3. Drain the beans and let cool. Dry the beans on the clothesline, making sure they don't overlap.

4. Take them to a sunny and ventilated place in the yard to dry during the day, bring them into the house at night and take them out during the day, until the beans are completely dry and dehydrated. From one pound of fresh beans, you can only harvest two or three ounces of dried beans at most.

5. Gather the dried beans into bundles and seal them tightly so that you can eat them later.