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🧄 The Science Behind It
The baking soda slightly alkalizes the soaking water, helping the beans release the compounds responsible for gas. It also softens their skins faster, which means a shorter cooking time and a creamier texture.
So not only are your beans gentler on the stomach — they’re also more tender and flavorful!
🍲 Bonus Tips
- Quick Soak Option:
If you’re short on time, bring your beans and water to a boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 1 hour before rinsing and cooking as usual. - Don’t Salt Too Early:
Salt can toughen bean skins if added during soaking. Always add salt toward the end of cooking for the best texture. - Store for Later:
Cooked beans freeze beautifully! Divide into portions, cool completely, and freeze with a bit of cooking liquid for up to 3 months.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Technique
- No more bloating or discomfort after eating beans.
- Creamier texture and richer flavor.
- Naturally healthy — no need for fancy supplements or additives.
- Old-fashioned wisdom that still works perfectly today.
🥄 The Final Word
It’s the kind of kitchen trick your grandmother would be proud of — and once you try it, you’ll never cook beans the old way again.
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