Cooking Soybeans

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BEFORE COOKING:

Before cooking, soak the soybeans in cold water for 10–18 hours (5 cups of water per 1 cup of soybeans). Then, drain and rinse them in a colander under running water.

COOKING:

Add them to boiling water (5 cups of water per 1 cup of soybeans). Cook the soybeans for 1.5 hours. Skim off any foam at the beginning of cooking. Salt the water 10 minutes before the end of cooking (1–2 teaspoons per 1 liter of water). Cook with the lid slightly ajar. The soybeans are ready when they break apart under the pressure of a fork.

AFTER COOKING:

If needed, mash the soybeans immediately while hot.

SERVING SUGGESTION:

Cooked soft soybeans are an excellent base for making patties, pâtés, vegetable salads, bean salads, fruit salads (with dried fruits), and for vegetable soups.

Enjoy your meal!