I like including beans in my diet as it is part of 5 a day. Black beans are high in antioxidants and is a good source of protein.
Some people soak the black beans soak the black beans ahead of time to soften it. But I find that this soaking process is not required as it softens easily compared to other beans and peanut. A 3-6 hour cooking process is sufficient can soften it.
This soup is my ‘back up’ soup that I cook the end of the week as it is stored in my dried good pantry.
Chinese Black Bean Soup Recipe
Ingredients
200g black bean
7 red dates
2L water
400g pork bones
50g soy bean (optional)
10 pieces solomon’s seal/ yuzhu (optional)
Method
Parboil pork bones for a few minutes. Put all the ingredients into the pot. Boil then simmer for at least 3 hours. Add salt to taste.
