Guest guest Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Black bean chili in the new pleasure-cooker (that was James's typo earlier today, and I'm keeping it) (Fagor Rapida 6.5-quart): 1 cup black beans 3 cups water 1 can diced tomatoes 1 chopped onion 2 ribs chopped celery 1 T chili powder 1 T cumin dash red pepper flakes Cooked it at high pressure for 10 minutes (what the manual suggested, but that was for soaked beans) and it wasn't enough. Kept trying until I got it right, but next time I'll try 30 to start with. (Didn't soak the beans, and don't intend to if I can get away with it.) It was way yummy. Served it with warmed corn tortillas and some guacamole-flavored chips (Mission brand) that reminded me of salsa verde Doritos. serene -- " A conservative is someone who worships the views of dead liberals. " -- The Holy Church of Happy Good Times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Does anyone else notice a difference in the finished product when you soak beans overnight as opposed to the quick soak method -- bring to boil for a few minutes, cover and let stand for 45 to 60 minutes. I primarily use black beans, so if there is a difference, maybe it is only with them? My preference is the quick soak method, and not just because I don't plan ahead, but that plays a huge part in it, I must admit... Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Hi Eric, What kind of difference do you notice in the black beans? Flavor? Texture? And which do you think turn out better, quick-soaked or soaked overnight? Susan - Eric Tuesday, April 05, 2005 10:23 AM Re: Tonight's dinner Does anyone else notice a difference in the finished product when you soak beans overnight as opposed to the quick soak method -- bring to boil for a few minutes, cover and let stand for 45 to 60 minutes. I primarily use black beans, so if there is a difference, maybe it is only with them? My preference is the quick soak method, and not just because I don't plan ahead, but that plays a huge part in it, I must admit... Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 there is a difference. I've read cookbooks where the authors note there is a difference, as well, so it's not you. I prefer the overnight soak- but to each their own. cheers! -m --- Eric <sseric57 wrote: > Does anyone else notice a difference in the finished > product when you soak beans overnight as opposed to > the quick soak method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 For us, the overnight soak makes a big difference in the gas problem as opposed to quick soak method. "serene (Sandra Vannoy)" <serene wrote: I don't notice a difference between quick-soak, overnight soak, and not soaking at all, except in cooking times. I know a lot of people claim that soaking takes away the flatulence, but no one in my family has an especially bad time digesting beans.serene-- Make your home page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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