Stirring cricket powder into an African stew is a natural, given that crickets were an African staple long before they became trendy in the West. Adding a couple of tablespoons to this delicious dish not only increases the protein content but also kicks up the nuttiness a notch.
Soaking time for beans
The larger the beans, the longer the soaking and cooking time. Cover with enough cold water to extend above beans by 2 in (5 cm). Set aside at room temperature overnight for no longer than 12 hours. For a shorter soak, place beans with 1/4 tsp (1 mL) baking soda in pan of cold water with 2 in (5 cm) to spare. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and set aside for 1 hour. Thoroughly drain and use as per recipe.
Time an issue?
Skip the dried beans. Replace the 4 cups (1 L) water in this recipe with just 1 cup (250 mL) and continue with recipe, cooking vegetables until tender. Then add a 19 oz (540 mL) can of white kidney beans, along with its juices, and heat through.
