rancho_gordo Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 You shouldn't need to presoak. You need to add some kind of oil to reduce the foam. Deborah Madison says 20 mins under pressure, slow release, 20 minutes with no lid stovetop. I find it changes the texture and it's not my favorite technique but if I lived at a high altitude it might be the best choice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mongo_jones Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 i pressure cook kidney beans (rajma) all the time, soaking when i remember to but not otherwise. they cook faster when soaked, that's all. i've never had any problems with foaming (you never want to fill the pressure cooker past a certain point) with beans, though there are certain dals (lentils) you don't want to pressure cook for that reason. it's nice to be able to cook kidney beans in less than 30 minutes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hollywood Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Deborah Madison says 20 mins under pressure, slow release, 20 minutes with no lid stovetop. I find it changes the texture and it's not my favorite technique but if I lived at a high altitude it might be the best choice. mongo lives at a very high altitude. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jas. Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 ok cool, thanks guys. i couldn't imagine this being really a hard and fast rule, but i won't deny that i'm a bit paranoid about the pressure cooker, even though it's one of the cuisinart electric ones and has like 20 safety releases. i also will not deny that i'm a bit leery to experiment with beans that cost $5 a lb and risk cooking them in a way that will make them end up shitty, so i figured it was best to ask... mongo, if you're cooking kidneys in 20 minutes from dry, that bodes well for yellow eyes and black beans. anyway thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mongo_jones Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 oh, i don't pressure cook rancho gordo beans. indeed given how much they cost i don't cook them at all. we have all our packets (we buy only the golden yellow varieties) formed into the shape of a calf and we worship it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hollywood Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 oh, i don't pressure cook rancho gordo beans. indeed given how much they cost i don't cook them at all. we have all our packets (we buy only the golden yellow varieties) formed into the shape of a calf and we worship it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jas. Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 oh, i don't pressure cook rancho gordo beans. indeed given how much they cost i don't cook them at all. we have all our packets (we buy only the golden yellow varieties) formed into the shape of a calf and we worship it. i just laffed at my internetz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carolyn Tillie Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Steve hasn't seen these yet, but I have been working on a line of RG earrings; with and without miniature chili peppers. The hard part is that each bean is hand-painted with a protective coating that takes three days to dry, but it makes them REALLY pretty to work with! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rail Paul Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Steve hasn't seen these yet, but I have been working on a line of RG earrings; with and without miniature chili peppers. The hard part is that each bean is hand-painted with a protective coating that takes three days to dry, but it makes them REALLY pretty to work with! They look very attractive, Carolyn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
painterman Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Steve hasn't seen these yet, but I have been working on a line of RG earrings; with and without miniature chili peppers. The hard part is that each bean is hand-painted with a protective coating that takes three days to dry, but it makes them REALLY pretty to work with! My mother said not to put beans in on my ear. Nice work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rancho_gordo Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I think they are uber-groovy and you should bring some up to the store to sell. That's what I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maison Rustique Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Cool beans, Carrie! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rancho_gordo Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 The Lorna Sass party was great. We missed you! This Sunday at 3:30 pm is Deborah Madison and wine by Domaine Carneros. Don't be a fool! Live the life you were meant to live! Come early! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lippy Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Ayocote Negro beans could be the best beans I've ever eaten. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carolyn Tillie Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 We can say we knew him when.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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