Dec 28 2008
Oh Boy, Soy!
I recently tried soy beans in their pods for the first time. I have been purchasing frozen shelled beans, now and then, for a nice fast snack. I would prepare them by soaking the soy beans in boiled water and draining a couple times. Add a bit of salt and they are good to go!
The fuzzy pods take a little getting used to. Not that you are eating the pods themselves but, having them up to your lips as you slip out the beans is a tad itchy. I cooked these pods by steaming them. Again, adding salt to taste.
There is a lot of talk about how good, or bad, soy is for you. Yesterday, I came across this article http://blog.macleans.ca/2008/12/04/will-soy-make-my-son-gay/ Just the title made me crack up.
I know a couple who have made their own tofu. I wish I saw the process of how it went from fresh green beans to white curd. I do think fresh is best. But isn’t it always?
