THE BEST WAY TO COOK RED BEANS // Nicaraguan Staple & Key Ingredient in Gallo Pinto

Welcome to Mimicita's Kitchen! How to Cook Red Beans. Red beans are a staple of Nicaragua, and can be used to make Gallo Pinto, a favorite Nicaraguan dish.
Ingredients you will need:
64 oz bag of red beans de seda (make sure they say "de seda" like these: amzn.to/3mFkMVN)
Garlic
Salt
Pepper
Goya seasoning
Green bell pepper
Onion
Vegetable Oil
Cook time is about 2 hours and 40 minutes
Note: all stoves are different. The timeframes indicated in the video will give you a general idea of how long it will take to cook. A good indication of how long it will take to cook on your stovetop is to watch for water uptake.
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[@formertoasterII]

I went to Nicaragua in 2016 and I am CRAVING gallo pinto so much! It was such a comfort food to eat. Absolutely delicious - wish I could try yours!

[@felly732]

Thank you made everything easy and fast ❤👏🏽

[@andreaberrios4482]

Gracias por la receta! Me quedaron deliciosos!!

[@qhpainters]

Awesome video!

[@davidkattan1275]

That's what i need, an old pro showing me the ropes. Dont want to learn from a spring chicken. If she doesn't have gray hair, what does she know really.

[@samanthaarguello6147]

If I am cooking only 14 oz of beans will I need to cook for less time? Gracias!

[@mimicitaskitchen6643]

Yes, cook until the beans are soft.

[@lgarcya]

I bought some red beans at the Mercado that read Salvadorian Beans, are these the same beans?

[@mimicitaskitchen6643]

Those are good but must say ‘de seda’

[@carblanco31]

Why do you add baking soda to the beans?

[@mimicitaskitchen6643]

The sodium bicarbonate is help minimize gastrointestinal issues from the beans.