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Dry Lupini beans can be difficult to find.
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I found them at a local Italian Market.
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They look like oyster crackers when dry.
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You want to rinse them, then soak the beans overnight in a cold place adding enough water to cover the beans.
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The next day, drain them and then boil them for about 1 hour in fresh water.
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Then drain, cool, and cover with water again and let them sit for 7-10 days, CHANGING THE WATER ONCE A DAY.
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This step is very important because these beans are very bitter and can be toxic if they are not soaked properly.
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Fresh water each day is essential to draw out the bitterness.
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Put them in a cool place for this.
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I keep them in the basement; it doesnt have to be a refrigerator.
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After about a week, test them to see if they are bitter.
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When they are no longer bitter, put them in smaller containers and add plenty of salt (about 2 Tablespoons for 4 cups of beans or to taste).
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These beans more than double in size, so you will have more than you think.
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You can use any amount of beans, I just said 5 cups because that is how they were packaged where I bought them.
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Eating them is fun because you pop the bean out of is shell, and only eat the inside.
