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Janet Wilder[_4_]

On 10/20/2014 3:44 PM, wrote:
> On Sunday, October 19, 2014 8:25:21 PM UTC-4, Julie Bove wrote:
>
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>> I have also learned that I can quick soak extra and put in the freezer.
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>> This works much better for me than trying to freeze cooked beans or soup.
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>> Takes up far less room than soup and they can easily be thawed in water as
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>> it comes to a boil. They cook just like dry beans but you have shaved an
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>> hour off because you don't have to soak them again.
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>
> And it's just like keeping other frozen vegetables available.
>
> I heard that after you soak them, it's good to rinse them AFTER draining
> them - it washes away some of the sugars or something. Also, freezing
> them after that makes them swell, thus breaking the fibers, which cuts
> down on the boiling time. Not sure which step reduces the gassiness.
>
> Lenona.
>

Adding ginger?

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