I watched this the other day when it came out. The quick version of the video is that the bean goo is basically just super starchy water so if you are putting the beans in something including a...
I watched this the other day when it came out.
The quick version of the video is that the bean goo is basically just super starchy water so if you are putting the beans in something including a sauce then the goo (or some portion if the goo) will help emulsify and make the sauce nicer. If you just want the beans as a garnish or whatever, drain them.
As usual with his videos, pretty practical advice!
Oh, it's aquafaba. Most Vegans know about this because aquafaba is a really common egg replacement in baking. Honestly I'm kind of convinced that most people aren't eating beans because they just...
Oh, it's aquafaba.
Most Vegans know about this because aquafaba is a really common egg replacement in baking.
Honestly I'm kind of convinced that most people aren't eating beans because they just don't know what to do with them or how to cook them. I hated beans until I had a nice hispanic coworker to tell me that the secret to making good mexican style beans is to stir and break them apart to make the "gravy".
People also don't eat beans, then eat a lot of beans all at once. Then they feel bad and gassy for a bit and decide beans make them feel bad and the cycle repeats. Mixing more beans into more...
People also don't eat beans, then eat a lot of beans all at once. Then they feel bad and gassy for a bit and decide beans make them feel bad and the cycle repeats. Mixing more beans into more meals would alleviate that for most.
Honestly, Americans need more fiber in their diets in general. It's not a magic pill (though they do sell psyllium husk in pill form to give all the fiber your diet isn't) but it does a lot to...
Honestly, Americans need more fiber in their diets in general. It's not a magic pill (though they do sell psyllium husk in pill form to give all the fiber your diet isn't) but it does a lot to help you feel full and satisfied between meals. That feeling of emptiness when you're coming up on the next meal? Some of that is actual physical emptiness in the system rather than a need for more calories. But because so much food has had the fiber stripped out of it to make it smoother and softer, people's systems just aren't getting enough until they encounter a food where the fiber is inherent, like beans, and they just aren't ready for it.
I always loved using it in my cooking, because I felt that the flavor was really rich and lovely. But my wife has asked me to stop, because it gives her horrible, uncomfortable gas.
I always loved using it in my cooking, because I felt that the flavor was really rich and lovely. But my wife has asked me to stop, because it gives her horrible, uncomfortable gas.
I watched this the other day when it came out.
The quick version of the video is that the bean goo is basically just super starchy water so if you are putting the beans in something including a sauce then the goo (or some portion if the goo) will help emulsify and make the sauce nicer. If you just want the beans as a garnish or whatever, drain them.
As usual with his videos, pretty practical advice!
Oh, it's aquafaba.
Most Vegans know about this because aquafaba is a really common egg replacement in baking.
Honestly I'm kind of convinced that most people aren't eating beans because they just don't know what to do with them or how to cook them. I hated beans until I had a nice hispanic coworker to tell me that the secret to making good mexican style beans is to stir and break them apart to make the "gravy".
People also don't eat beans, then eat a lot of beans all at once. Then they feel bad and gassy for a bit and decide beans make them feel bad and the cycle repeats. Mixing more beans into more meals would alleviate that for most.
Honestly, Americans need more fiber in their diets in general. It's not a magic pill (though they do sell psyllium husk in pill form to give all the fiber your diet isn't) but it does a lot to help you feel full and satisfied between meals. That feeling of emptiness when you're coming up on the next meal? Some of that is actual physical emptiness in the system rather than a need for more calories. But because so much food has had the fiber stripped out of it to make it smoother and softer, people's systems just aren't getting enough until they encounter a food where the fiber is inherent, like beans, and they just aren't ready for it.
So would changing the soak water a couple of times. I don’t even like beans except green ones, so I’m not even sure where I picked that up.
Huh. I thought aquafaba was just a chickpea thing.
It’s nearly any bean, but chickpeas are often preferred because of the color and neutral taste.
I just planted some black chickpeas, now I’m really curious what the water will look like.
I always loved using it in my cooking, because I felt that the flavor was really rich and lovely. But my wife has asked me to stop, because it gives her horrible, uncomfortable gas.