Food Quote by Thug Kitchen
““The steps are the same regardless of what bean you’re making, only the cooking time changes. Here are some guidelines, but trust your taste. The beans are done when at least five of them taste tender and are cooked through. One bean can be a fucking liar so taste a few. Keep simmering until you get there. Simple shit.””
About This Quote
Source Cookbook: Thug Kitchen, The Feel Good Cookbook, 2019
Cooking beans requires consistent steps; only timing varies, so trust taste and test multiple beans for doneness.
In simple terms: Follow the same steps, adjust time, taste to know when done.
Key Takeaway
Taste and test beans for doneness.
Themes
cooking
food safety
mindful eating
Mood
practical
encouraging
Type
instructional
culinary
When to use this quote
- home cooking
- vegetarian meals
- budget meals
- meal prep
- food education
Key Concepts
bean cooking
taste testing
food preparation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide when a bean is perfectly cooked?
- What sensory cues do you rely on?
A Different Perspective
Taste can be subjective; personal preference may differ from guidelines.
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