Lobia (Black-eyed Peas)
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A cute pattern like a panda! Convenient beans ready to simmer
Description
White beans with a distinctive black 'eye' spot. Because their skins are thinner than other large beans, they boil to a fluffy texture with a much shorter soaking time.
Classification: Intermediate, Lentils/Beans, Fluffy Texture, Short Soak
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How to use
Ingredients
Instructions
- Soak for just 1-
- hours (or skip soaking and boil longer).
- Add to a tomato-onion base and simmer, leaving a bit of gravy.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Cheaply available at import stores)
Pairing
Chapati / White Rice
Trivia
[Trivia] Famous in the US South as a lucky New Year's food (Hoppin' John), but combining them with Indian spices creates an exceptionally exotic flavor profile.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Besides curries, tossing the boiled beans with cucumber, tomato, lemon juice, and Chat Masala to make a spicy 'bean salad' is highly popular.
Allergen
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