How Do You Soak Black Beans And Pinto Beans?
Black beans and Pinto beans are important beans in Mexican and South American cuisines. Here are a couple of methods of soaking them making them more digestible. The overnight method for soaking black beans is an easy step prior to cooking them. For every 1 cup of black beans in a large pot, cover them with about 3 cups of fresh, cold water. Let then set undisturbed for about 8 hours (or overnight). Drain, then rinse and use. The quick soak method for black beans requires the beans and water (1 cup of beans for every cup of water) to be placed in a large pot. Bring to a full, rolling boil and let boil for about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and remove from the burner. Let the beans soak for about 1 hour, then drain, rinse and use in recipes. The overnight method for soaking pinto beans is much the same as black beans. For every cup of pinto beans in a large pot, cover them with about 3 cups of fresh, cold water. Let them set undisturbed for about 8 hours (or overnight), then drain, rins
