How to Cook Beans for Your Stomach

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Learn the secrets to cooking beans that are gentle on your stomach, including soaking techniques and the use of herbs like epazote.

Ingredients

• 1 sprig epazote
• 1 pinch ground cumin
• 1/2 onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

1. Soak the Beans: Cover your beans with cool water, two or three inches over the top, and leave them on the counter all night. In the morning, pour off the cloudy soaking water.
2. Rinse the Beans: Put the beans in a colander and run water over them for a full minute, turning them with your hand.
3. Cook the Beans: Simmer the beans slowly with the onion, garlic, and epazote until all five beans are creamy.
4. Add Seasoning: Add a pinch of ground cumin to the pot.
5. Final Cooking: Cook the beans until they are soft and creamy, skimming any foam if desired.

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