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Cooking beans over too high heat can cause uneven cooking, with beans that remain hard inside as the surface flakes. Cooking beans takes time and patience.
How to avoid this error: Cook the beans over low or medium-low heat to prevent the temperature too high from ruining their consistency. Slow cooking allows the beans to soften evenly.
6. Do not test the cooking
Sometimes, beans may look like eye-cooked, but they may not be fully cooked yet. Another mistake is not to test the cooking of beans, which could lead to unpleasant results.
How to avoid this error: Check the cooking of the beans by tasting them during the process. Be careful not to cook them for too long, otherwise they will become too soft or break apart. Once they are soft but still intact, they are ready.
7. Do not use a suitable pot
The use of an unsuitable pot can compromise the cooking of beans. A pot too small, for example, may not allow a uniform distribution of heat and lead to a non-optimal cooking.
How to avoid this error: Use a pot large enough to hold beans and water so that they can cook evenly. A wide and bottom-up pot is ideal for slow and homogeneous cooking.
8. Not to respect the cooking time
Each type of bean has a different cooking time, which depends on the variety and freshness. Ignoring cooking times can lead to beans that are too hard or too soft.
How to avoid this error: Inquire about the cooking time specific to the variety of beans you are using. Generally, dried beans require between 1 and 2 hours of cooking, but also depends on the type of bean. Use a timer to avoid the risk of cooking them too much or too little.
Cooking beans to perfection requires attention and patience. Avoid these common mistakes, such as not letting the beans soaked, adding salt too early or cooking them too quickly, will help you get perfect, soft, and tasty beans every time. Following our advice, you can enjoy dishes based on beans with an authentic flavor and ideal consistency.
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