The old, dead, mollusk still has a huge amount to offer science, reports the Herald-Sun. Scientists believe it will provide valuable data on changing sea temperatures over the last half-millenniumâand maybe even some clues to longevity.
Method. 1. Soak the beans. Rinse the dried beans in water and put them in a large bowl. Cover with at least 4 times their volume of water and leave to soak overnight. 2. Drain and rinse the beans and put them into a pot with a heavy lid. Add just enough cold water to cover them. 3. Add the rosemary, garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil. Bring the beans to a boil, then cover and simmer them gently for 20 to 30 minutes or until the beans are tender but not mushy. The cooking time will depend on the size and age of the beans.
Kidney beans, white beans and pinto beans should be soaked. To soak, place in a large bowl and place enough water to cover the beans by about two inches. Beans expand a lot during soaking. You can soak them for several days in the refrigerator, but change the water every day or two.oil for one minute, remove from heat, and cover. After an hour you can cook the beans in your recipe. You can also âsoakâ 1-1/2 cup of beans in a large bowl in the microwave along with four cups of water.