The black Soya Bean.

[rexgrant]

Hi
The black soya bean is in the news as an aid to slim and help prevent diabetes.
As an overweight Diabetic I would like any Ideas on how to cook this bean.
All the best.
Rex.

[Moby-Dick]

can't find many specific recipes for it.

http://www.khiewchanta.com/archives/...eet-cocon.html

for example , but its got sugar in it , which I'm sure wouldn't be so help full for either of your conditions.

others :
http://food.cookinglight.com/cooking...ipe_id=1536665

Sweet Black Soybeans (from edenfoods.com)
Serves: 3
1 can (15 oz.) Black Soybeans, drained
1.5 Tbsp barley malt syrup
0.5 teaspoon soy sauce
Place all ingredients in small saucepan, and bring to boil, uncovered. Simmer 10 minutes or until most liquid has evaporated. Serve.

http://www.google.co.uk/search?num=2...G=Search&meta=


I'd imagine you could use it as you'd use other beans in cooking - how about as a replacement for kidney beans in a chill ? (chili is also very good for you )

I didn't see anything relating to diabetes - but I'm sure it can't hurt too much.

[Fabula]

Black Soya Bean in Sweet Coconut Sauce :

100 gms Dry Black Soya Bean
150 mls Coconut milk
50 gms Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Salt

Preparation
1. Soak the black soya bean in water overnight. They will swell to approximately double their size.
2. Place them in a chinese style steamer and steam for 30 minutes.
3. Put the sugar, coconut milk and salt, together in a pan and boil on a medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
4. Serve the beans in a small dish covered with the warm coconut sugar mix.
5. They can also be served cold, but warm is preferable.


(found on google)

Most beans need soaking overnight, and then quite a bit of cooking, so 30min steaming doesn't seem enough.

Anyway, I would probably get a pile of beans, soak them overnight, drain and put in a pan with lots of water and a stock cube. Boil for 10min, then reduce to a simmer. Add a diced onion and carrot, and simmer for 20min. Then add a diced smoked sausage and simmer for another 15min. Serve with crusty bread.

[MadduckUK]

Hi
The black soya bean is in the news as an aid to slim and help prevent diabetes.
As an overweight Diabetic I would like any Ideas on how to cook this bean.
All the best.
Rex.

unless your digging your own up. which i only slightly doubt after the cat thread, id read the packet then substitute as appropriate