I like how she had several bowls, to show the different stages of soaking. Now I am sure not to boil the beans too early. Great video, nice and short too
Now that i work three jobs i need to keep protien rich food ready and stored the fridge. The visual cues on this video have been particularly helpful. Thanks a lot. You're a saviour.
Hi TempaRocka TrevorTrevor, thank you for the comment 😀 Wow, you're very tough. Protein rich foods will be very useful. I'm glad you found this video helpful 😀
Very helpful, thanks! Video summary for those who just need the quick answer: We’ve been told to soak beans overnight, but if you need them sooner, soak beans for a minimum of 4.5 hours until the skin of the bean is smooth, no wrinkles. Dump out the water the beans soaked in, and rinse before cooking 😃
Hi northernpike56. That's great. Thank you for remembering Home Cooking with Somjit Channel. I am so happy that you found the method worked really well. Happy cooking 😀
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit *Open the Can, Pour Out the Juice, Pour the Kidney Beans into a BowL,* *ADD: a Chopped GarLic, OLive OiL, Cod OiL, Chopped Green Onion, & then=>* *I Eat the Contents!!!!* *NOW!!! Is there a ProbLem with that????*
Thanks for your infomative video. Rajma is like our staple diet. But i started cooking after marriage and still didn't know about the perfect texture to start boiling till i saw your video. Looking forward now to check your other videos
Thanks for this. Looked online for answers on how to prep beans and there are almost a dozen conflicting responses. Actually seeing how things look helped.
Omg,thank you so much, I actually threw a whole bag of beans away, cuz after soaking them for about three hours they were all wrinkled and busted, so I thought I'd just had a bad bag, now I know I should have just let them soak longer, which I will be doing tonight
Hi G Bozack. Yes, these dried beans need really long time to soak, we need to allow time for them to absorb enough water until they expand double in size. So the water must also be at least 4 - 5 times more than the beans. Usually, I will soak it overnight and sometimes more than 6 hours. Hope this helps.😀
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit yes it definitely helped, I did make red beans and rice tonight, and everyone loved it, just an FYI, I'm not sure if you mentioned it,but when I soak my beans I like to soak them in baking soda, because it takes out the gas, and for my family members that had a second helping,I'm sure they appreciated that.😁
Best video online regarding the preparation of kidney beans! Thank you so much. Just a quick question: do you ever soak the beans in the fridge overnight or do you strictly soak in only room temperature?
Thank you that is a great video, I always struggled with doing red beans right. And thank you for NOT wearing rings whilst preparing foods, as most cooks don't know that metals/jewellery carry many germs and spread to foods
Thank you, this was really helpful! I have a question, when it's boiled, does it restore its red color? How can I restore the color like the ones that come in cans
@nouranashraf2816. It's ok if the color just fed off a bit as it's natural and part of the cooking process. Usually cooked food color always deviates from its original color. Canned food is a factory processed food and usually, added preservatives and color to make it look as original as possible. Some added preservatives may also cause serious health issues for us consumers.
Last night I asked my mom how long to soak, she told me 1 hour. And i boiled then beans for almost 1 hour and the beans still hard. I supposed search for this earlier. Thank you dear
Hi Jegathambal Nadhiya. thank you for the comment. Most of dried beans required to soak for at lease 6 hours or until the beans soaked up enough water. 😊😊
I never soak the bears before boiling,they turned out very well too.Takes about 45 minutes they are done,unless there’s a health theory behind soaking them .If it’s just to see how much water absorbed it’s not a problem.
Hi Josh Stabo, this video only shares how to make the kidney beans soft - it's not a recipe dish per say. I don't have a recipe that uses seasoned kidney beans, however, I have a recipe for a delicious dessert: th-cam.com/video/SVmvsAfQMZo/w-d-xo.html 😀
Hi Neela Chowhan. Soak in cold water. If the beans are soak up enough water it should take just about 1.30 hours to boil until till soft. usually I will soak the red bean overnight. 😊😊i
I really like this way of teaching. I'd like to have a video like this that shows correct and incorrect ways to do everything in every recipe, but usually people only show 1 way.
Thank you very much. But 5-6days in the fridge is just too small. The process and long time of cooking would make me want to cook a lot and leave in the freezer so I just microwave when I need to add to my family meal. Will it lose its nutritional value if it stays in the freezer and how long can it be there? Thank you for the visuals. God bless you.
Hi chinazom lilian. Yes once put in the freezer, it will loose its texture and a not really nice to eat though. Best is to cook it fresh and keep it chilled in the fridge for one or two days. Thanks for the comment 😀😀
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit *Open the Can, Pour Out the Juice, Pour the Kidney Beans into a BowL,* *ADD: a Chopped GarLic, OLive OiL, Cod OiL, Chopped Green Onion, & then=>* *I Eat the Contents!!!!* *NOW!!! Is there a ProbLem with that????*
Hi shuayb mohd, thank you for the comment 😀 Yes, it's completely natural; there's no colouring on the beans. After soaking, the beans will expand and become soft; and their colour will lighten in process. Hope it helps 😀
Hi Twitchy Eyeone, thank you for the comment 😀 I used room temperature water from the tap. You can use cold water as well. Try to avoid using hot or warm water as it may affect pre-cook the kidney beans and affect its water absorption abilities. Hope it helps 😀
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit thanks for the reply, I asked that because I live in Antarctic temperatures so room temps are below freezing, should I leave the beans on ice? Or should I heat up the water first. I am sorry if this is a retarded question. I’m living by myself for the first time and I don’t really have a lot of experience with cooking.
Hi Twitchy Eyeone, thank you for sharing more information with me 😀 I've never been in Antarctic temperatures before, so I'm happy to learn something new in your daily life! It is not a retarded question at all. In fact, I apologize for assuming that you have tropical weather, where it's hot and humid all year round. Will water at 50°C / 122°F retain its liquid form for 6 hours? If it does, then the kidney beans can be soaked in the water. After 6 hours, or once its size has doubled, it can be strained to use, or kept frozen in ice (to be thawed before use). If not, then may I suggest an alternative method to cook the kidney beans? It involves repeatedly boiling the kidney beans with a metal utensil, until the beans have fully expanded. Here's the link to the method if you would like it: th-cam.com/video/FUc7V1-Hpcw/w-d-xo.html It's admirable to live on your own, and have the enthusiasm to try cooking 😀 I'll be very happy to share my home cooking experience wherever I can, so please let me know if you have more questions 😀
Hi Sculpture., thank you for the question 😀 I'm not sure as I've never thought about having the kidney beans raw after soaking. I've been taught to cook them always before consuming them. As you seem to have consumed them after soaking, it does not seem to be an issue? 😀
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit i do face discomfort in my stomach even if i eat just a handful of soaked kidney beans. So i researched and yesterday i came across an article which said that raw beans, especially red kidney beans contain lectins that are harmful and must be destroyed during the process of cooking. Different lectins have a different impact on the body and that's why beans and grains must not be eaten uncooked and raw and i guess that makes sense why i was facing the issues. Thank you for your reply. hope my answer helps you too :D
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit i saw information on instagram that we can get food poisoning if we dont prepare the kidney beans the right way you did it the right way thanks for the video !
Hi pixeldot434, thanks for the question. Yes, it's safe to drink the water that the beans are boiled in as it is nutritious - as long as it's boiled in drinking water. A little sugar can be added according to taste as well 😄
Hi Rusty S, thank you for the question 😄 I usually don't peel them, I just have them whole. I suppose if they need to be peeled, it would be done one by one, with a sharp knife? I'm not sure either.
@KICKBOXER___QAIDI__804, You can put water about 1.5 inches above he beans. Monitor it if the water start to dry up you can add water and continue cooking until it is cooked and soft. Thank you for the comment. 😊
I read that kidney beans are toxic.. how would I be able to make sure they aren’t toxic anymore? Trying to cook new foods for myself and my 1 year old. Thanks in advance!
Hi Crissy Young, thanks for the question. It's impressive that you're cooking new foods for you and your kid 😄 I've read on that topic as well - boiling the beans for over 30 minutes would help in extracting the toxins. If this method is followed (soaking 6 hours to overnight, and boiling the beans over medium heat for 1 hour), the kidney beans's toxins will be removed, and it will be soft and delicious to be incorporated in other meals 😄 Hope this helps!
Crissy Young they are only toxic until cooked, just make sure they are cooked till soft. Also they ate not extremely toxic to people more so to animals chickens is what I heard, but best to be safe with children. Just cook them well.
after soaking make sure that when cooking them they boil for at least 10 minutes before you turn the heat down to simmer. if you make sure to do that they should be safe. if you are unsure about your little one eating them stick to the tinned varieties or use a different dried bean. x
Hi John-Paul Chidili & Elena сд . I am not sure if it is not good. Usually, it takes around 6 - 8 hours for the beans to absorb enough water. Once absorbed enough water, it takes just about 1-2 hours to cook and become soft. Also, my mom told me not to boil the beans together with sugar, as it is hard to become soft or it won't be cooked at all. Not sure why, I have tried it and it was true. I guess old grandma has more cooking experience. 😀😀 Once the beans are soft and cooked, then we add sugar if cooking dessert 😀😀
Hi Ser Bel, thank you for the feedback 😀 I wanted to show what the beans looked like after soaking for various hours. To answer your question, kidney beans should be soaked for 4 hours minimum, or until the skin has no more wrinkles before cooking. Hope it helps 😀
Hi WaitingforDarkness1982, thank you for the comment 😀 For the soaking time, I find that once the kidney beans has fully absorbed the water, they won't be able to absorb any more, even if they had a longer time to soak. With boiling, I'm sorry to hear that 😥 I find that usually, if an hour is not enough, I would continue to let it boil beyond an hour until they become soft. No salt, sugar or any other seasonings should be added as those tend to keep the beans very firm if they have not softened. Hope it helps 😀
If i may suggest a trick, try cooking them in rice cooker. My standard cheap ass Kmart rice cooker cooks them usually in 50 minutes. Atleast that's what my mom taught me and it works.
Hi Ellie Cabangon, thanks for the question :) Yes, when the beans have been fully rehydrated (after soaking for 4 hours+), they only need to be boiled for 1 hour to be soft. 😃
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit I m adding Good amount of water some are soaking Good, some are left with wrinkles they are taking almost 24 hrs to soak, maybe there is some problem with beans🫘
Hi Lito Cahatol. Thank you for the comment. Your feedback is important to us for our video quality improvement. This video was made a few years back and we didn't have the script then, so some of the words might be repetitive as I was talking in real-time while cooking. Now, our new recipe uploads have been improved on that. Thank you 😀😀
Hi detroit1way, thank you for the comment 😀 My family enjoys kidney beans in our salads and desserts, but it can be used for other appetizers and dishes once properly cooked. This video only shows how to hydrate and cook them in their dehydrated form. How you enjoy them after is up to you 😀 Hope it helps.
Hi Greg Preston, thank you for the feedback 😀 This video was made candidly, so I understand that it is difficult to follow. Turning on the Closed Captions (CC) may make it slightly easier to follow, even if it's not 100% accurate. My videos have since improved, so the latest ones have correct captions and a proper flow as well. I hope you have the chance to check them out when you have the chance. 😀
@HomeCookingwithSomjit 😀🙏 this helped me make my beans few days ago. In the fridge now, I ate em twice already. That info helped me the most out of all the other videos I saw. Thanks again.
I like how she had several bowls, to show the different stages of soaking. Now I am sure not to boil the beans too early. Great video, nice and short too
Hi Peter Cokely. Thank you for the comment. I am glad to hear that you find the content is good and useful. Happy cooking. 😊😊
I like that too.Well done lady..now let me soak some beans for at least 4 and a half hours..
When she said put in fridge, good for 5-6 days, does she mean chill it or freeze it?
Now that i work three jobs i need to keep protien rich food ready and stored the fridge. The visual cues on this video have been particularly helpful. Thanks a lot. You're a saviour.
Hi TempaRocka TrevorTrevor, thank you for the comment 😀 Wow, you're very tough. Protein rich foods will be very useful. I'm glad you found this video helpful 😀
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Very helpful, thanks! Video summary for those who just need the quick answer: We’ve been told to soak beans overnight, but if you need them sooner, soak beans for a minimum of 4.5 hours until the skin of the bean is smooth, no wrinkles. Dump out the water the beans soaked in, and rinse before cooking 😃
@aprilwallace2791. Nice! Thank you for sharing. I am really appreciate your comment. Happy cooking 😀😀
I used your method last year and it worked really well. Back again to watch again because I forgot exactly how you cooked your beans. Thanks
Hi northernpike56. That's great. Thank you for remembering Home Cooking with Somjit Channel. I am so happy that you found the method worked really well. Happy cooking 😀
This has been very helpful! Glad to see that you included all visual cues to know the beans have been soaked enough. Thank you!
Hi Goms Binalla, thank you for the comment 😄 I'm so glad you found it helpful 😄
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I can do it.
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit
*Open the Can, Pour Out the Juice, Pour the Kidney Beans into a BowL,*
*ADD: a Chopped GarLic, OLive OiL, Cod OiL, Chopped Green Onion, & then=>*
*I Eat the Contents!!!!*
*NOW!!! Is there a ProbLem with that????*
Thanks for your infomative video. Rajma is like our staple diet. But i started cooking after marriage and still didn't know about the perfect texture to start boiling till i saw your video. Looking forward now to check your other videos
Hi supriya singh, thank you so much. I'm so glad to hear that. Please do check them out and let me know if you have any questions. Happy to help😃
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The best!! Simple short and to the point with good tips!! Thank you!!
Hi DeMangoXiii, Thank you for the comment. Glad you find the video is useful. 😀😀
Thanks for this. Looked online for answers on how to prep beans and there are almost a dozen conflicting responses. Actually seeing how things look helped.
Hi Thagyr, thank you for the feedback 😀 I'm happy that the video helped clear things up 😀
Omg,thank you so much, I actually threw a whole bag of beans away, cuz after soaking them for about three hours they were all wrinkled and busted, so I thought I'd just had a bad bag, now I know I should have just let them soak longer, which I will be doing tonight
Hi G Bozack. Yes, these dried beans need really long time to soak, we need to allow time for them to absorb enough water until they expand double in size. So the water must also be at least 4 - 5 times more than the beans. Usually, I will soak it overnight and sometimes more than 6 hours. Hope this helps.😀
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit yes it definitely helped, I did make red beans and rice tonight, and everyone loved it, just an FYI, I'm not sure if you mentioned it,but when I soak my beans I like to soak them in baking soda, because it takes out the gas, and for my family members that had a second helping,I'm sure they appreciated that.😁
Hi G Bozack, thank you for sharing 😀 Wow, I've learned something new 😀
@@gbozack5935 how much baking soda did u use and thanks
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Best video online regarding the preparation of kidney beans! Thank you so much. Just a quick question: do you ever soak the beans in the fridge overnight or do you strictly soak in only room temperature?
@raphaelc5474. I soak it in a room temperature.
Thank you that is a great video, I always struggled with doing red beans right. And thank you for NOT wearing rings whilst preparing foods, as most cooks don't know that metals/jewellery carry many germs and spread to foods
@ParisYvesReadEmpathyCounsellor. Happy to hear that you have found the vides a great content. Also thank you for the comment 😀😀 Happy cooking
I was thinking to prepare a kidney beans porridge for my baby boy.. Tq somjit, good knowledge..
Hi Samsuzana Samsudin, thank you for the sharing 😄 Always happy to share! 😄
When the beans cook for one hour, do you put the lid on or off? Thank you for the video. Very helpful.
Hi Silvana Macri. Thank you for the question. I usually leave the lid off as the water tend to overflow when boiling the beans. 😊😊
I was looking for a video like this. You explained it so well. Thank you 😊
Hi Maria Jun. Thank you for the compliment. So glad that you find the video is really helpful. Happy cooking 😀
Thank you for the excellent tip! I'd been cooking my beans pre-maturely as I did so with the skin still rough! Again, thank you.
@arkady714 . Glad to hear that you find the content is useful. Thank you for the comment too. 😀😀
Thank You! I really appreciate the visual and all the details ♥️ (I am new to using dried beans)
Hi Alice Love. You are welcome. I am glad to hear that you find the method is useful tips. Thank you for the comment too. 😀😀
Love videos that are short and to the point. Thank you!
@placidity9170. Thank you so much. I am so happy to hear that 😀
Thank you for the wrinkle tips.
@jeff824. You are welcome. Thank you for the comment 😀😀
Thank you! Perfectly explained!
Hi Roselia. You are welcome. Glad that you enjoy the video. 😀
Nice job..... I feel I can do this now. Great explanation.
Hi vdavis1959. That's great! Thank you 😀
Thank you, this was really helpful! I have a question, when it's boiled, does it restore its red color? How can I restore the color like the ones that come in cans
@nouranashraf2816. It's ok if the color just fed off a bit as it's natural and part of the cooking process. Usually cooked food color always deviates from its original color. Canned food is a factory processed food and usually, added preservatives and color to make it look as original as possible. Some added preservatives may also cause serious health issues for us consumers.
Last night I asked my mom how long to soak, she told me 1 hour. And i boiled then beans for almost 1 hour and the beans still hard. I supposed search for this earlier. Thank you dear
Hi Jegathambal Nadhiya.
thank you for the comment. Most of dried beans required to soak for at lease 6 hours or until the beans soaked up enough water. 😊😊
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit i soaked them overnight and cooked them 11 hours and they still hard...why?
Very helpful. Thanks for the video.
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This video helped me do my science Project
Hi @Tasm_BigFan, thank you for sharing 😀 I'm happy to hear that this video helped with your science project 😀
Thanks for the video. I have a question. Do we throw away the boiling water or can be used for cooking or make soup?
Hi Manuele Mambelli. Usually I throw it away as it won't be much taste. However, actually it can be used. Happy cooking. 😀😀
This was very helpful, thank you very much.
@charleschidozie8068. You are welcome. Glad you find it helpful. 😀😀
I never soak the bears before boiling,they turned out very well too.Takes about 45 minutes they are done,unless there’s a health theory behind soaking them .If it’s just to see how much water absorbed it’s not a problem.
Hi P PP. Thats nice. Thank you for sharing. I should give it a try 😀😀
Read up on toxicity of beans. Soaking is highly recommended.
Great video thank you. Just wanted to check I was about to soak my beans correctly for a dish tomorrow :D
@HelensHouseAndGarden. Nice! Thank you for checking out the video. Happy cooking 😀😀
I was rushing the soaking, well done, good job.
Hi C_ Farther, thank you for the comment 😄 Happy that you found this video useful 😄
Wow so good info, after so long now only i knew it.tq dear.
Hi Liza Salim. Great to hear that you find the content is useful. Thanks for the comment. 😀😀
Haha. I didn't soak mine. I just knew it now after watching your vid. I'm still cooking it right now.. it's been an hour lol😆
Hi Elvan Rey Pacaldo, Thank you for the comment. How does it turn out?
Very nice sharing, I’m going to cook it. Thank you.
Hi Cooking&Travel with Nicole Phim. Thank you for trying the recipe. Happy cooking 😀😀
Thanks. I learned something new today.
Hi Zide. Great! So happy to know that you find it a useful tip. Thank you for the comment 😀
Hiya can I ask you do you soak in cold or warm water ?
@YasminBefum-rt1. I soaked it in not a cold or hot water. Just a room temperature. 😊
Can you use the bean water to create any sort of IMO?
This can be done with rice water so I’m curious.
Hi DOUGZIES Media. By right it can, but usually I will discard it. 😊😊
Very Helpful!! Thank you!
Hi Roxy Lee . Thank you for the comment. Glad that you like it 😀😀
Nice explanation
Hi @FTKDMOJA, thank you for the feedback 😀😀 Glad to hear that you've enjoyed it 😊
From a cajun in Louisiana.... this looks like somjit....
Hi Josh Stabo, thank you for the comment 😀 Happy to know that you've enjoyed it 😀
Where is the seasoning?
Hi Josh Stabo, this video only shares how to make the kidney beans soft - it's not a recipe dish per say. I don't have a recipe that uses seasoned kidney beans, however, I have a recipe for a delicious dessert: th-cam.com/video/SVmvsAfQMZo/w-d-xo.html 😀
Do you soak in cold or hot water?
I made some red beans but took ages to boil n that in pressure coo🤨
Hi Neela Chowhan. Soak in cold water. If the beans are soak up enough water it should take just about 1.30 hours to boil until till soft. usually I will soak the red bean overnight. 😊😊i
I really like this way of teaching. I'd like to have a video like this that shows correct and incorrect ways to do everything in every recipe, but usually people only show 1 way.
Hi prw56, I am glad that you find the video useful. Thank you for the comment.😀😀
Thank you very much. But 5-6days in the fridge is just too small. The process and long time of cooking would make me want to cook a lot and leave in the freezer so I just microwave when I need to add to my family meal. Will it lose its nutritional value if it stays in the freezer and how long can it be there? Thank you for the visuals. God bless you.
Hi chinazom lilian. Yes once put in the freezer, it will loose its texture and a not really nice to eat though. Best is to cook it fresh and keep it chilled in the fridge for one or two days. Thanks for the comment 😀😀
Great tip, thankyou
Hi Kalan You. Thank you for the comment. Glad you find it a useful tips. 😀😀
does soaked kidney bean releases color ?
Hi @trashssh6755, yes, just a little colour is released from soaking the beans; it's not as intense as beetroot or dragonfruit dye however 😊
Do I add salt whilst cooking
@headiezcfr. Yes, you can do that for taste. Thanks for the question. Happy cooking 😀😀
I would have loved if she mentioned if beans need to be soaked in hot or cold water
Hi Mountain, thank you for the question 😄 The beans were soaked in cold water 😄
I have been preparing dried legumes for years and put mine in very warm water to begin with and find it shortens the absorption time.
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*Open the Can, Pour Out the Juice, Pour the Kidney Beans into a BowL,*
*ADD: a Chopped GarLic, OLive OiL, Cod OiL, Chopped Green Onion, & then=>*
*I Eat the Contents!!!!*
*NOW!!! Is there a ProbLem with that????*
Thank so much for the nice informative tips .
Hi MsRamfadora, You are welcome. Glad that you find it a useful tip 😀😀 Thank you for the comment 😀😀
Do i need to soak it ?
Hi Flark it, yes, they should be soaked before cooking 😀 It helps to reduce the cooking time and softens quicker. Hope it helps 😀
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit okay, thank you :)
Are we supposed to use the boiled water or it shd be discarded?
Hi lalitha Ramachandran Ramachandran, I discarded the water. However if you wish to use it, I think it should be ok. Thank you for the comment. 😊😊
Thanks this was helpful
Hi Urvi Jani, thank you for the comment 😀 Glad that it has helped 😀
Is it natural for the beans to lose colour after soaking? Or it is some kind of colouring applied to them?
Hi shuayb mohd, thank you for the comment 😀 Yes, it's completely natural; there's no colouring on the beans. After soaking, the beans will expand and become soft; and their colour will lighten in process. Hope it helps 😀
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit thank you so much
Hi shuayb mohd, you're welcome 😀
So helpful! Thanks
Hi Nailah Islam, thank you for the comment 😄 So happy that you've found it helpful 😄
I want sure if it soaks in the fridge or at room temp.
Hi Shahin Gransar, thank you for the question 😄 I soaked it at room temperature 😄
Do they have to be soaked in warm water, hot water, cold water?
Hi Twitchy Eyeone, thank you for the comment 😀 I used room temperature water from the tap. You can use cold water as well. Try to avoid using hot or warm water as it may affect pre-cook the kidney beans and affect its water absorption abilities. Hope it helps 😀
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit thanks for the reply, I asked that because I live in Antarctic temperatures so room temps are below freezing, should I leave the beans on ice? Or should I heat up the water first. I am sorry if this is a retarded question. I’m living by myself for the first time and I don’t really have a lot of experience with cooking.
Hi Twitchy Eyeone, thank you for sharing more information with me 😀 I've never been in Antarctic temperatures before, so I'm happy to learn something new in your daily life! It is not a retarded question at all. In fact, I apologize for assuming that you have tropical weather, where it's hot and humid all year round.
Will water at 50°C / 122°F retain its liquid form for 6 hours? If it does, then the kidney beans can be soaked in the water. After 6 hours, or once its size has doubled, it can be strained to use, or kept frozen in ice (to be thawed before use).
If not, then may I suggest an alternative method to cook the kidney beans? It involves repeatedly boiling the kidney beans with a metal utensil, until the beans have fully expanded. Here's the link to the method if you would like it: th-cam.com/video/FUc7V1-Hpcw/w-d-xo.html
It's admirable to live on your own, and have the enthusiasm to try cooking 😀 I'll be very happy to share my home cooking experience wherever I can, so please let me know if you have more questions 😀
I usually eat it raw after soaking overnight. Is the cooking part important ? Thankyou :)
Hi Sculpture., thank you for the question 😀 I'm not sure as I've never thought about having the kidney beans raw after soaking. I've been taught to cook them always before consuming them. As you seem to have consumed them after soaking, it does not seem to be an issue? 😀
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit i do face discomfort in my stomach even if i eat just a handful of soaked kidney beans. So i researched and yesterday i came across an article which said that raw beans, especially red kidney beans contain lectins that are harmful and must be destroyed during the process of cooking. Different lectins have a different impact on the body and that's why beans and grains must not be eaten uncooked and raw and i guess that makes sense why i was facing the issues. Thank you for your reply. hope my answer helps you too :D
Thank you for sharing 😀 Yes, it does help 😀
Your video really gave me the important tips about kidney beans. Thank ya lot
Hi Maimuna Asad, thank you for the comment 😄 Happy to know that you found this video useful 😄
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit i saw information on instagram that we can get food poisoning if we dont prepare the kidney beans the right way you did it the right way thanks for the video !
Hi lina said, thank you for the comment 😄 Happy to hear that 😄
Thank you.
@jasonpinson8755. You're welcome! 😀😀
Thanks!
@1annemwalters. Thank you 😃
Is it safe to drink the bean water (the water that the beans are cooked in) of this type of beans?
Hi pixeldot434, thanks for the question. Yes, it's safe to drink the water that the beans are boiled in as it is nutritious - as long as it's boiled in drinking water. A little sugar can be added according to taste as well 😄
Thanks best info..
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Good information thank you
Hi mathi kumar, thank you for the comment 😄 Happy to hear that you've found it useful 😄
how do you peel canned kidney beans,,,the kidney beans I get come in a can but I want to peel them but dont know how
Hi Rusty S, thank you for the question 😄 I usually don't peel them, I just have them whole. I suppose if they need to be peeled, it would be done one by one, with a sharp knife? I'm not sure either.
How much water should we put in 500 grams beans for cooking ?
@KICKBOXER___QAIDI__804, You can put water about 1.5 inches above he beans. Monitor it if the water start to dry up you can add water and continue cooking until it is cooked and soft. Thank you for the comment. 😊
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Good tips.
Hi penny g. Thank you.
Thank you for this
Hi Sheryl Beldeniza, thank you for the comment 😄 Happy to know that it was useful 😄
I read that kidney beans are toxic.. how would I be able to make sure they aren’t toxic anymore? Trying to cook new foods for myself and my 1 year old. Thanks in advance!
Hi Crissy Young, thanks for the question. It's impressive that you're cooking new foods for you and your kid 😄 I've read on that topic as well - boiling the beans for over 30 minutes would help in extracting the toxins. If this method is followed (soaking 6 hours to overnight, and boiling the beans over medium heat for 1 hour), the kidney beans's toxins will be removed, and it will be soft and delicious to be incorporated in other meals 😄 Hope this helps!
Crissy Young they are only toxic until cooked, just make sure they are cooked till soft. Also they ate not extremely toxic to people more so to animals chickens is what I heard, but best to be safe with children. Just cook them well.
after soaking make sure that when cooking them they boil for at least 10 minutes before you turn the heat down to simmer. if you make sure to do that they should be safe. if you are unsure about your little one eating them stick to the tinned varieties or use a different dried bean. x
Youb can shorten soaking time to three hours if you use hot water for soaking.
Hi Esa Salonen. That's great. Thank you for sharing. Much appreciated🙏😀
red kidney beans tasty my husband likes we eat with chapati
Hi Fathima Hafsa. Wonderful! Thanks for the comment. Have a nice day!
Thank you for this helpful video.
Hi Ishrat Rhidita. You are welcome. Glad that you find it helpful. Happy cooking 😀😀
I soaked my beans for 2 days and it was still very difficult to cook. Does it mean the beans is not good?
Have same problem soaked them overnight and cooked almost 11 hours, still hard
Hi John-Paul Chidili & Elena сд . I am not sure if it is not good. Usually, it takes around 6 - 8 hours for the beans to absorb enough water. Once absorbed enough water, it takes just about 1-2 hours to cook and become soft. Also, my mom told me not to boil the beans together with sugar, as it is hard to become soft or it won't be cooked at all. Not sure why, I have tried it and it was true. I guess old grandma has more cooking experience. 😀😀 Once the beans are soft and cooked, then we add sugar if cooking dessert 😀😀
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit thank you ! I didn't add anything. Beans was old probably
i learned nothing from this. can i cook after 1 hour soak or after 3 hour?
Hi Ser Bel, thank you for the feedback 😀 I wanted to show what the beans looked like after soaking for various hours.
To answer your question, kidney beans should be soaked for 4 hours minimum, or until the skin has no more wrinkles before cooking. Hope it helps 😀
Came here from Incognito video, historian doesnt know how to soak xD
@MoonV29. Thanks for the comment. 😀
Cook the beans under the boiling point for extra flavor
Jk don’t do that it will poison you
Hi Louis Perry . That would be great. Thank you for the suggestion. 😊😊
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit nice
I like this beans. But when I soak the beans, it was separate like slit the beans.
And shape is ugly. Irrigular shap..
Hi Jasmine Bajaj, Thank you for the comment. I am not sure how why it is happening as I have not experience that before. 😊
If you don’t want a belly ache soak well and throw away first water !
Hi Kari Bannerman. Thank you for sharing the great information. It is much appreciated 😀😀
ehhh sometimes i soak the beans for two days str8, changing the water and they still wont soften up even after boiling for an hour :(
Hi WaitingforDarkness1982, thank you for the comment 😀 For the soaking time, I find that once the kidney beans has fully absorbed the water, they won't be able to absorb any more, even if they had a longer time to soak.
With boiling, I'm sorry to hear that 😥 I find that usually, if an hour is not enough, I would continue to let it boil beyond an hour until they become soft. No salt, sugar or any other seasonings should be added as those tend to keep the beans very firm if they have not softened. Hope it helps 😀
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit thanks , not sure maybe its the product of beans i purchased not sure but will keep trying.
If i may suggest a trick, try cooking them in rice cooker. My standard cheap ass Kmart rice cooker cooks them usually in 50 minutes. Atleast that's what my mom taught me and it works.
@@temparockatrevortrevor8693 ehhhhh ok ill give it a go. i know how to soften emm jus takes way too long then i expected.
1 hour boil? Not 3?
Hi Ellie Cabangon, thanks for the question :) Yes, when the beans have been fully rehydrated (after soaking for 4 hours+), they only need to be boiled for 1 hour to be soft. 😃
but this stuff good raw from the can
Hi Ekers. These are dried beans. Soaked and cooked till soft. Thank you for the comment 😀
Some say kidney beans are good for your kidneys.
Hi Rocket Moonshine, thank you for sharing 😀
Who's here bcus of tate?
Hi Muhammad Zulhilmi. Thank you for the comment 😊😊
Mine not getting soaked after almost 9 hrs😢
@MounikaV-kb9im. May need to add more water for the beans to absorb 😀
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit I m adding Good amount of water some are soaking Good, some are left with wrinkles they are taking almost 24 hrs to soak, maybe there is some problem with beans🫘
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit thank you for the reply 🙏 ☺️
Yes, maybe some of the bean have been deteriorating and dried up inside.
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit oh thank you for clarifying my doubt😊
1 hour?! I don’t wanna waste my gas that much
Hi Debia Pol, As preferred. Thank you for the comment.😊
@@HomeCookingwithSomjit I think pressure cooker would take only less time. and also high flame
You keep on repeating what you already said..
Hi Lito Cahatol. Thank you for the comment. Your feedback is important to us for our video quality improvement. This video was made a few years back and we didn't have the script then, so some of the words might be repetitive as I was talking in real-time while cooking. Now, our new recipe uploads have been improved on that. Thank you 😀😀
"cooked for 1 hour" - ON WHAT SETTING!!
Hi Steven Lee. In medium heat 😀😀 Thanks for the comment 😀😀
Damn, this takes forever to make 😔
@zchristian10. Thank you for the comment 😀
You not black tho, I'm out
Hi detroit1way, thank you for the comment 😀 My family enjoys kidney beans in our salads and desserts, but it can be used for other appetizers and dishes once properly cooked. This video only shows how to hydrate and cook them in their dehydrated form. How you enjoy them after is up to you 😀 Hope it helps.
Cannot understand one word of this Welsh language???
Hi Greg Preston, thank you for the feedback 😀 This video was made candidly, so I understand that it is difficult to follow. Turning on the Closed Captions (CC) may make it slightly easier to follow, even if it's not 100% accurate.
My videos have since improved, so the latest ones have correct captions and a proper flow as well. I hope you have the chance to check them out when you have the chance. 😀
Try the closed caption. Still a little harsh, but, better.
Shut up bring ignorant
Thank you
@loveyahshayah8855. You're welcome. Thank you for the comment 😀😀
@HomeCookingwithSomjit 😀🙏 this helped me make my beans few days ago. In the fridge now, I ate em twice already. That info helped me the most out of all the other videos I saw. Thanks again.