You might also add a splash of vinegar to the soak water to break down some of the insoluble proteins that give them their unique musical nature.
Beans, Beans, the Musical Fruit…
If you like your beans soft don’t add the salt until the beans are cooked. Adding baking soda near the end of cooking removes some of the aromatic qualities of beans too. Careful though the beans will bubble when you add the baking soda.
Brass Orchid Premium Member about 7 years ago
You might also add a splash of vinegar to the soak water to break down some of the insoluble proteins that give them their unique musical nature.
Robert Nowall Premium Member about 7 years ago
Beans, Beans, the Musical Fruit…
miscreant about 7 years ago
If you like your beans soft don’t add the salt until the beans are cooked. Adding baking soda near the end of cooking removes some of the aromatic qualities of beans too. Careful though the beans will bubble when you add the baking soda.