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[[Image:Broad beans.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Broad beans in the pod]]
 
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'''Vicia faba''', the '''broad bean''', '''fava bean''', '''faba bean''', '''horse bean''', '''field bean''', '''bell bean''' or '''tic bean''' is a species of [[bean]] (Fabaceae) native to north Africa and southwest Asia, and extensively cultivated elsewhere.
 
'''Vicia faba''', the '''broad bean''', '''fava bean''', '''faba bean''', '''horse bean''', '''field bean''', '''bell bean''' or '''tic bean''' is a species of [[bean]] (Fabaceae) native to north Africa and southwest Asia, and extensively cultivated elsewhere.
 
===Culinary uses===
 
===Culinary uses===
Broad [[beans]] are eaten while still young and tender, enabling harvesting to begin as early as the middle of spring for plants started under glass or over-wintered in a protected location, but even the maincrop sown in early spring will be ready from mid to late summer. Horse [[beans]], left to mature fully, are usually harvested in the late autumn.
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Broad [[beans]] are eaten while still young and tender, enabling harvesting to begin as early as the middle of spring for plants started under glass or overwintered in a protected location, but even the main crop sown in early spring will be ready from mid to late summer. Horse [[beans]], left to mature fully, are usually harvested in the late autumn.
  
The [[beans]] can be [[fried]], causing the skin to split open, and then salted and/or spiced to produce a savoury crunchy snack. These are popular in China, Peru (habas saladas), Mexico (habas con chile) and in Thailand (where their name means "open-mouth nut").
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The [[beans]] can be [[fried]], causing the skin to split open, and then salted and/or spiced to produce a savoury crunchy snack. These are popular in China, Peru (habas saladas), Mexico (habas con chile) and in Thailand (where their name means "open mouth nut").
  
 
In the Sichuan cuisine of China, broad beans are combined with [[soybeans]] and [[chili peppers]] to produce a spicy fermented bean paste called [[doubanjiang]].
 
In the Sichuan cuisine of China, broad beans are combined with [[soybeans]] and [[chili peppers]] to produce a spicy fermented bean paste called [[doubanjiang]].
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* Use the specified [[pressure release method]] - this is the [[natural method]] in the case of [[dried beans]] or [[pulses]]
 
* Use the specified [[pressure release method]] - this is the [[natural method]] in the case of [[dried beans]] or [[pulses]]
 
* A bean is usually perfectly cooked when it can be easily squashed between your forefinger and thumb
 
* A bean is usually perfectly cooked when it can be easily squashed between your forefinger and thumb
* If the beans are not sufficiently cooked, return to pressure, cook for another 3 minutes and allow the pressure to reduce using the [[natural method]].<br />Re-check that the beans are cooked to your liking.
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* If the beans are not sufficiently cooked, return to pressure, cook for another 3 minutes and allow the pressure to reduce using the [[natural method]].
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Latest revision as of 16:48, 3 July 2020


Broad beans in the pod
Fried broad beans

Vicia faba, the broad bean, fava bean, faba bean, horse bean, field bean, bell bean or tic bean is a species of bean (Fabaceae) native to north Africa and southwest Asia, and extensively cultivated elsewhere.

Culinary uses

Broad beans are eaten while still young and tender, enabling harvesting to begin as early as the middle of spring for plants started under glass or overwintered in a protected location, but even the main crop sown in early spring will be ready from mid to late summer. Horse beans, left to mature fully, are usually harvested in the late autumn.

The beans can be fried, causing the skin to split open, and then salted and/or spiced to produce a savoury crunchy snack. These are popular in China, Peru (habas saladas), Mexico (habas con chile) and in Thailand (where their name means "open mouth nut").

In the Sichuan cuisine of China, broad beans are combined with soybeans and chili peppers to produce a spicy fermented bean paste called doubanjiang.

In most Arab countries the fava bean is used for a breakfast meal called ful medames. Ful medames is usually crushed fava beans in a sauce although the Fava beans do not have to be crushed.

In Iran, cooked broad beans served with pepper and salt are sold on streets in winter. This food is also available conserved in metal cans.

How to cook broad beans in a pressure cooker

Use this basic guide if you do not have a specific recipe

  • Pick through the beans and discard any discoloured beans or loose skins
  • Soak in cold water for a minimum of the time shown, soaking overnight is usually the best way to achieve this
  • Change soaking water a few times if possible
  • Never cook the beans in the water they were soaked in
  • Rinse the beans well at the end of the soaking period
  • Ensure the pressure cooker is at least a quarter full
  • Never fill the pressure cooker more than half full
  • Always cover the beans with at least 5 cm (2") water
  • Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the water - this reduces foaming
  • Allow the pressure cooker to get to the required pressure and then begin timing
  • Use the specified pressure release method - this is the natural method in the case of dried beans or pulses
  • A bean is usually perfectly cooked when it can be easily squashed between your forefinger and thumb
  • If the beans are not sufficiently cooked, return to pressure, cook for another 3 minutes and allow the pressure to reduce using the natural method.
  • Check that the beans are cooked to your liking.
BEAN VARIETY COLD WATER SOAK TIME
minimum period
PRESSURE COOKING TIME COOKING PRESSURE
High = 15 psi
Medium = 10 psi
Low = 5 psi
PRESSURE RELEASE METHOD
Broad beans 8 hours 4 minutes Medium Natural

Seasonal Information: Broad beans

This information is specifically for countries in the northern temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere; particularly the United Kingdom, however it should be applicable for northern USA, northern Europe, Canada, Russia, etc.

Broad beans are at their best and in season during the following months: June, July & August.

See also

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