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Originally Posted by phit2at
If you soak them overnight you shouldn't get any gas. I know lentils don't bother me at all. I made some pinto beans and I noticed a little gas because I only soaked then for about 6 hours.
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I always soak mine overnight. Pick through them for non bean items, rinse well, put in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil, turn off the heat then let 'em soak away.
Some folks say to put a TINY amount of baking soda in the water, which will soften the skin of the beans. I don't do this, I think it makes them soft. I've used kombu (a seaweed) in mine before, I think it helps if you're in a pinch. Since I've started buying dried beans at the health food store I've not had the gas problems.
The vegetarian chili I make...no amount of soaking is gonna make that toxic mix gas free.
