soak beans

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To put dried beans in water for a period of time before cooking.

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  • It's best to soak dried beans overnight before cooking them.
  • The first step in the recipe is to soak the beans in cold water.
  • I forgot to soak the beans last night, so dinner will be delayed.
  • Soaking beans helps them cook faster and makes them easier to digest.
  • How long should I soak these kidney beans?
  • You will need to soak these black beans for at least six hours.
  • My grandmother always told me to soak beans with a pinch of salt.
  • Remember to soak the beans to reduce their cooking time significantly.
  • Have you already soaked the beans for the chili?
  • If you don't soak the beans properly, they will remain hard after cooking.