Lupini Beans

Directions

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   Dry Lupini beans can be difficult to find.
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   I found them at a local Italian Market.
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   They look like oyster crackers when dry.
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   You want to rinse them, then soak the beans overnight in a cold place adding enough water to cover the beans.
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   The next day, drain them and then boil them for about 1 hour in fresh water.
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   Then drain, cool, and cover with water again and let them sit for 7-10 days, CHANGING THE WATER ONCE A DAY.
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   This step is very important because these beans are very bitter and can be toxic if they are not soaked properly.
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   Fresh water each day is essential to draw out the bitterness.
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   Put them in a cool place for this.
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    I keep them in the basement; it doesnt have to be a refrigerator.
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    After about a week, test them to see if they are bitter.
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    When they are no longer bitter, put them in smaller containers and add plenty of salt (about 2 Tablespoons for 4 cups of beans or to taste).
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    These beans more than double in size, so you will have more than you think.
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    You can use any amount of beans, I just said 5 cups because that is how they were packaged where I bought them.
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    Eating them is fun because you pop the bean out of is shell, and only eat the inside.