
What's the approximate dry to cooked weight conversion ratio for …
Nov 3, 2015 · Cooked in water, they of course absorb some of it. Looking for weight, not volume conversion. If it varies by type, this is for Red Kidney Beans, but I'm guessing one general number …
What is the conversion rate between dry beans to cans of beans?
A recipe calls for a can (15oz) of cooked beans. How many cups or oz's is that to dry beans? Is this conversion even possible to estimate given that beans differ in amount of water absorption?
How do I convert a weight of dried chick peas to volume of cooked?
The USDA guidelines for canning dried peas or beans (or here) gives the rule of thumb that 12 ounces of dried peas/beans produces 1 quart (32 fluid ounces) of canned product. That's a ratio of 3 oz dry …
How much do dry beans expand when soaked? - Seasoned Advice
Feb 17, 2011 · Typically dry beans expand 2-3 times their original volume when soaked, depending on their age (fresher beans have more moisture left than older ones and expand less). I usually put …
Why do most (all?) recipes call for cooked rather than dry beans?
Mar 23, 2023 · I cook with dried beans quite a lot. If I'm looking for recipes (for inspiration rather than to follow strictly) I tend to search with "dried beans" or "dried" in quotes as recipes for tinned are more …
soaking - converting dried measurements to soaked ... - Seasoned Advice
May 17, 2011 · but.. obviously the dried beans will weigh less than the tinned black beans.. How can i calculate how many grams of the dried beans i would need to make 250g of cooked black beans?
substitutions - If a recipe calls for canned beans and I want to use ...
This is for chili in a slow cooker and I'll be using red beans of some kind--kidney I suppose. I know I need to soak them, but do they need to be pre-cooked too?
How do I avoid fibrous, dry beans? - Seasoned Advice
Aug 25, 2015 · It sounds like your beans were undercooked. You should try this recipe. You do not have to pre-soak dried beans or spend hours cooking them to have soft creamy beans. Put your beans in …
Can/should I use baking soda when cooking beans?
Nov 2, 2014 · The various dried lentil, pea and bean varieties are all going to need different cooking times no matter how they are cooked, but the traditional the way each was treated and cooked …
Conversion rate in volume of freshly picked beans as opposed to dried ...
Aug 26, 2016 · I wish to use fresh beans instead of dried ones.For a kg of dried beans as per the recipe how much of fresh beans should I use?