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Ingredients
- 1 pound beans (about 2.5 cups uncooked, yields 6 cups cooked)
- 1 strip kombu-kelp
- Water
- Spices of your choice
Preparation
Step 1
Prep time: 10 minutes + soaking and sprouting time
Cooking time: 1.5 hours
Soak the beans for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain the soaking water.
Add the beans to a colander and then let them sit and sprout, making sure to rinse them every 8 - 12 hours. Once the beans are sprouted, they are ready for cooking.
Add the kombu and beans to a large stock pot. Cover with double the amount of water. (This doesn't have to be an exact science because any extra water will be drained at the end.)
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a very slow simmer. Simmer for 45 minutes - 1 hour, or until beans are cooked.
The beans are done when they are chewable, but not mushy. If there is any extra water, drain from the pot and remove your kombu. Season with spices of your choice.
Note: This method will work with any type of bean.