How To Cook Fava Beans Correctly

By Amy Richardson


A lot of people across the globe regularly eat fava beans and you can buy them from local stores and large supermarkets. Adding fresh produce to your daily diet is beneficial and preferable to eating foods that contain additives or preservatives. When you want to learn how to cook fava beans there is a lot of information for you to read.

Favas are very healthy and they are an excellent source of protein, fiber and vitamin B. There are tasty when they are eaten cold or hot and they can be used in salads and hot dishes such as stews. They can be purchased fresh in the pod so that you can peel and prepare them or you are able to buy a dried variety.

Preparing and cooking your produce is simple and you do not need any special equipment. A few simple pans and utensils are needed as well as some cold water and a cooker. After a little preparation time your fresh produce will be ready to eat or store.

If you have chosen to use dried favas you will have to first soak them overnight in a bowl of water to soften them. When the soak is complete every bean will have grown as it will absorb some water. You can then put the beans in a saucepan containing cold water before bringing to the boil and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

The next step is to turn off the heat and leave the beans to soak in the hot water for approximately one hour. You should then be able to peel each bean before you return them to a pan and simmer in water for around 45 minutes. When the beans are cooked you can then drain them in a colander at which point they will be ready to serve.

When you choose to prepare and cook fresh produce then some different techniques are needed. Pods will have to be opened and each been can be removed and added to a bowl containing ice cold water. You should then blanch the produce by adding it to a pan of boiling water for around thirty seconds. The beans can then be put back into the iced water to stop them from cooking and they can be peeled.

When you want to eat the freshly prepared produce you can steam it until it is cooked through and it can then be added to your chosen dish. Steaming food is a very healthy way to cook and all of the nutrients will remain. If you are not eating immediately you can store the produce in the fridge or freezer it and it can be used within six months.

You are able to get a lot of very useful information on how to cook foods by reading books and by browsing the internet. There are also a lot of food magazines that are regularly published and these contain some good recipes containing fava. The dried and fresh produce is extremely healthy and by adding it to your food intake you are helping to maintain a good diet.




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