Black Beans 101 - How to Prepare Dried Black Beans
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- čas přidán 5. 08. 2020
- This video covers how to cook dried black beans. Both traditional and quick soaking methods are detailed.
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Thank you for actually talking through this. There were a couple of other videos on this subject where they didn’t speak a word. For a blind person, that is completely useless. Thank you for literally talking me through the process. ☺️👂🏾
Hi Anne! I'm so glad this video helped you out in such a special way. Thank you for listening and sharing. Blessings to you :)
This was the third or forth video that I watch on how to do this, and I am finally feel like I can do it. I appreciate the thorough knowledge that Judi was able to convey...unlike the other videos which were a total waste of my time. Thanks Judi!
Hi Matt! I'm so glad this video helped you out! Thank you for watching and sharing the experience. I truly appreciate it!! Blessings :)
Thank you! Love your cabinets! Classic beauty.
You're welcome for the video! I'm glad it was helpful to you :) Thanks for the comment about the cabinets! This video was filmed in our prior home; we've since moved. But yes, they were very classic. The house was about 70 years old at the time and I'm sure the cabinets were original. They served me very well :) Thanks for watching!
Thanks, Judi.
You're welcome Reggie! Thank YOU for watching and commenting :)
Thank you Judi, very helpful video.
Hi Laura! I'm glad the video was helpful to you!! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
Thanks, gonna give them a try
Hi Salvador! I hope this works for you. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Thank you. Soaked my black beans and will cook it tomorrow without adding salt
Way to go, Rachael! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
GREAT VIDEO!Thank You Judi❤
Thanks for watching and commenting, Irena! I'm glad the video was helpful to you :) Happy fall and blessings to you and yours :)
Thank you Judy for the tips :)
You're very welcome, Gabriela! Thanks for watching and commenting :) Blessings to you and yours :)
Very helpful, thanks!!
I'm glad the video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
Thank you, will try the overnight method!
Go for it, Martin! It's easy...I do it routinely :) Thanks for watching and sharing :)
Yes you did help Judy thanks a lot
Wonderful! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Great video! Many thanks
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Wow ! I'm so glad I found you !!!
I'm glad you did too! I'm happy that the video was helpful to you :) Thanks for watching and commenting :)
thanks judi
You're welcome, C S! Thank you for watching and commenting :)
Well explained, especially about the salt and acid! Thanks so much and God Bless you and your family!
About to make some black beans now.
Hi Andre! I'm glad the video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching and sharing :) Blessings and happy holidays to you and yours (and thank YOU for your blessings as well :)
@@JudiintheKitchen You are so welcome! Happy Holidays to you and your family as well!
Exactly the simple tips I was looking for! Not complex, but if you haven't done it before, somebody's gotta tell ya once! Thank you, Judi!
Hi Jane! I'm glad the video was helpful to you!! Thanks for watching and sharing :) Happy cooking :)
very good video for beginners!! Judi a g for this one fr.
Hi! I'm glad you found the video to be helpful! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
Thank you Judi for this informative and helpful video! It is greatly appreciated and I will think of you when I am enjoying my black beans! ☺️
Thanks for watching and sharing, Carley! Best wishes to you and yours :)
Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
I recently ordered rye flour and got black beans instead so your instructions will come in handy. I've always bought my black beans already cooked so I wasn't sure they were cooked the same way other beans are cooked.
Hi! I'm glad the video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching and sharing :) Best wishes :)
greetings from europe, thank you Judi!
Hello! Thanks for watching and sharing where you are in the world! It's always a thrill for me to hear from folks so far away from me (I'm in the Midwest of USA). Blessings to you and yours :)
so nice and welcoming i loved it! omw to make black beans
Hi Carol! Thanks for watching and for your kind comments!
I will try your method this time! I always do the quick soak method but have only let them sit after boiling for a few minuets for one hour. I used different type of beans and another CZcamsr said to add salt to the water early on and they turned out not hard but they were too salty so I will add salt at the end thanks for sharing! First time I’m going to make black beans :)
Hi Erin! I hope they turn out well for you! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
Thanks good for ppl to know these days
You bet! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
This genuenly helped me! I never understood why i didn't the beans to be tender, even after hours of cooking. But now I know not to put salt in the water when cooking them
Wonderful, Tommy! I'm glad the video helped you!! Now you know the trick :) Thanks for watching and commenting :)
thank you judi!! i added salt when cooking, i think that was my problem. you’ve helped me a ton!!!
Fabulous! I'm so glad the video was helpful to you!! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
@@JudiintheKitchen of course!!
Thank you
You're welcome, Faith! Thanks for watching and commenting :) Best wishes to you and yours :)
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Thx Judi. ⛵⚓
You're welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful to you. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
@@JudiintheKitchen cooking them now. I subscribed, and looking forward to learning more. S//V Simple Pleasures ⚓
@@TurnOffYourTV Awesome! Thanks for subscribing! Enjoy those black beans :) I have a LOT of informative videos up and running. When you have a chance, please check out my playlist page. That will give you a hint as to what is available for YOU... czcams.com/users/JudiintheKitchenplaylists
3:33 in response to this part of the video I'd like to add that I add, to the boiling beans, baking soda. Increasing the ph level of the water tends to tenderize the legumes -- any vegetable, for that matter -- making them easier to cook, faster and easier to digest in the body. Nixtamalization!
Awesome! Thanks so much for watching and sharing your tip!
Baking soda really? How much on 2 cups of beans?
@@erinlucero7499 i would do too much. maybe start with 1/8 teaspoonful -- a pinch of baking soda. if you're doing a quart sized pot of water. for 2 cups? I'd stick with pinches of baking soda. It doesn't take much to see the effect it has on vegetables and legumes.
For me though it does tenderize it and the vegetables do disintegrate but there is a not so-pleasant smell associated with it. It's not horrible just not pleasant like other foods. Since the science has not caught up with what is good for your health (or it changes every week - is coffee good or bad, etc) I tend to stick with intuitive eating. If it tastes good and it isn't a refined product then it might be the way.
Recently I haven't had time to do that and also I live with a roommate that makes it difficult to cook in the kitchen so I've tended to just buy a unit of kale-bunch and eat it raw, washed, myself. I eat it with some chicken and rice or chicken and bread.
Lovely video and such a sweet lady🥰
Hope she's doing well
Hi Blue Pill! Thanks for watching and sharing such kind comments! Yes, I'm fine...still kickin'! Thanks for the concern :) Best wishes to you and yours :)
👍👍👍👍👍👍 Tqtq so much! 😘
You're welcome Lim Gey! I'm glad the video is helpful to you. Thank you for watching and commenting :)
Thank you #savesoil
Thanks for watching and commenting!
What do you usually do with the cooking water of the black beans (it has a pretty dark color)? Just pour it away or can you still use it for something?
I was thinking, maybe you could use a bit of the cooking water some kind of sauce served together with the beans (similar to pasta water).
Hi Eddy! I think that's an excellent idea! Why not use the cooking water in a sauce or other dishes, like soups, stews, and even some liquid in casseroles? Why waste it when it can add flavor to other foods? Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! Best wishes :)
So after I’ve prepared them I can just place them in the freezer and whenever I need them again I simply defrost them ?
Can I do this with any beans ? like Red Kidney beans etc
Absolutely! I freeze completely cooked beans all the time...pinto beans, black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, great northern beans...all of them. I don't usually do that with lentils since they don't need a lot of prep time. But with any bean that needs to be soaked first, I soak then cook them, then simply store them in the freezer. It makes meal prep much easier and less hassle. Thanks for watching and asking!
@@JudiintheKitchen ah that’s great, I’m planning on switching my diet and becoming vegan so I’m just trying to figure everything out before I actually commit. Thanks for the help and fast reply :)
@@ita9106 You're welcome! Best wishes in your endeavors :)
THANK YOU. THERE ARE THINGS ONE NEEDS TO KNOW NO MATTER HOW SMALL YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THE MAGIC..
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I'm glad the video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
@@JudiintheKitchen THEY TURNED OUT BEAUTIFULY
@@Rudewayz-gz8ej Awesome! I'm so glad it worked well for you! Thanks for sharing :)
Do they leave purple colour when soaked over night?
Yes, the water will have some color to it. Thanks for watching!
Is there a reason for taking out the beans that don't look good other than mere appearances?
I have found that occasionally some look like they had dried mold on them. I really don't know if it was mold, but I removed them to be on the safe side. I have also found stones mixed in with beans before. And believe me...it's no fun to bite down on a stone that was mixed in with your food (I've done it). That's one big reason to examine the beans. It's your call! Thanks for watching and asking :)
Wow, looks like I’m never buying dry beans 🫘
Well, canned versions are usually available in most stores. Whatever is right for you, that's what to do. But actually, cooking dried beans is not a lot of work. It's really more time than work, but the time spent at each phase is short. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Can you soak alot of beans then store some of them to cook weeks later or once you soak you must cook them ?
Hi Island Boy! I have not tried what you suggest, but I understand that soaked and uncooked beans CAN be frozen! This is to your advantage, since you can package them according to the amount you'll need for one batch/meal/serving/recipe...whatever you need. Then simply pop them in the freezer. Easy enough! Thanks for watching and asking :)
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If I’m making something that says add a can of beans should I just add the soaked(without water) beans or should they be cooked first and then added? Example taco soup. They would be cooked for 30 minutes in the soup
Hi Kelley! That's an excellent question and I thank you for asking! You REALLY should cook the beans first. Why? Because canned beans are considered to be completely cooked. Soaked beans are just that...soaked, but not cooked. Depending on the type of bean and the age of them, they may take longer to cook than your soup, so they may end up not being completely cooked and a bit hard to chew, AND digest. Furthermore, they may soak up more liquid than you anticipated when putting the soup together, so it may not quite turn out right. Personally, I would definitely cook the beans first. The easy way to handle the situation is to soak and cook the dried beans in advance. After cooling them down in cold water and draining them well, transfer them to a freezer container or bag and simply store them in the freezer. Take out whatever amount you need for a particular dish and return the rest to the freezer. They will taste better than the canned option, they are cheaper, and you'll be glad you did your advance work. I hope this helps! Take care and best wishes to you and yours :)
@@JudiintheKitchen oh wow. Thank you for such a quick and detailed response Judy!! I wanted to make soup tomorrow and now I will have great beans in them :)
@@kelleyleblanc5025 You're welcome, Kelley! I'm always happy to help if I can. Enjoy that soup tomorrow!!
One quick question - is it better to flash freeze them first so they don’t clump together?
@@kelleyleblanc5025 You could certainly do that if you want! I usually simply place them in a freezer bag, spread them out as much as possible laying the bag down flat, then place it in the freezer (laying the bag down flat). Yes, they all freeze together, but one or two quick "raps" on the counter (while still in the sealed bag) and they come apart easily. Either way you go would be fine. If you prefer to place them in a rigid container, you may be best off first freezing them on a tray or baking sheet then placing the frozen beans in your container. They will be MUCH easier to deal with later. Thanks for asking! Sorry I didn't address that one in the video.
Ahhhh I am watching this just after I added salt to the water!!!! No!!! Hahaha
So sorry! Well...you'll get to test this one out! By now I hope your beans are well-cooked :) Thanks for watching and sharing :)
What’s the first method? You said “I’ll get to that in a minute” but you never did? Am I missing something here? Can someone explain please? I’m talking about how to continue the overnight method thanks
Hi Demetrio! Thanks for watching and asking your question. I'm sorry if my instructions were not clear enough. Whether you soak the beans overnight or give them the quick soak method, cooking the beans would be the same. I start going into details about that at 2:09 in the video. Simply drain off the soaking liquid. Rinse the beans again, then refill the pot with fresh water. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat so they simmer. Allow them to cook as long as needed to the desired tenderness. Timing will vary depending on the soaking method and also how old the beans are. Older beans will take longer to cook then fresher beans, so this is why I can't give an exact cooking time. When they are as tender as you want, drain them and use them as desired. Remember not to add salt or acid to the cooking water, as that will make the outer skins of the beans tough and they will seeming take forever to cook. If you want to add seasonings, add them toward the end of cooking time and they'll be fine that way. I hope this helps! Take care :)
Can black beans be used to prepare moi moi
Hello! I have not made that dish, but from what I can tell, it seems like black beans could be used. It's certainly worth a try. The outcome would probably be a matter of personal taste preferences. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching :)
Are these beans a la Cubana ?
They could be! Black beans are popular in Cuban cuisine. Thanks for watching :)
Aw crap, I put salt and lemon in before I watch this
Oops! Hopefully they turned out OK for you. Thanks for watching :)
they came out decent, took awhile !
@@osainharris748 I'm glad you managed to cook them OK. I can imagine that it did take longer than normal, but at least they cooked! Thanks for sharing :)
Lolol. I did too.. they came out delicious though.. but I won't do that again.. who knew??? JUDI that's who❤
Do black beans come out as soft as other beans or are they suppose to have a bit to them?
Hi Ivan! You can cook black beans until they are as soft as you want them to be. I usually cook them until they are tender, like I would kidney beans or even garbanzo beans. Thanks for watching and asking! I hope this helps :)