How do I soak mung beans?
A. The soaking technique for mung beans will be similar to other legumes. The simple idea to remember is that a very warm water temperature plus time will allow for the greatest reduction in phytates. Aim for about 140 degrees F for your soaking water (this maximizes the activity of the endogenous enzymes) and keep the covered beans in a warm place in your house at least overnight and 12 or so hours is even better. I pour water over the beans in a pot, add enough boiling water from the tea kettle to make it very warm to the touch and then set them on the heat vent overnight (in the winter, of course). Remember to drain this water off and thoroughly rinse the beans before you cook them the next day. For a longer period of soaking (more than 12 hours) you will want to change the water somewhere in the middle of the soaking period.
