Baby Lima Beans
Ingredients
Directions
Soak
Bring beans to a boil, then remove from heat and let soak for 1 to 4 hours (best if at least 4 hours) or overnight.
Cook
Combine beans and water in a heavy kettle, bring to a boil.
Simmer for 1 hour, until tender.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
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What each ingredient does
- Baby lima beans
- Provide the main body and starchy texture of the dish once cooked until tender.
- Water
- Hydrates the dried beans and forms the cooking liquid that softens them.
The step that matters
Soaking the beans. Soaking hydrates the dried beans so they cook evenly and soften in a reasonable time. Skipping or shortening the soak leaves beans with firm centers and uneven texture.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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