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does putting soaked kidney beans in a rice bake count as cooking ?? or have I made a poisonous dish

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Does adding soaked kidney beans to a rice bake qualify as cooking, or have I unintentionally created a hazardous dish? I followed this recipe for baked Mexican-style rice from https://www.bosh.tv/recipes/baked-mexican-style-rice and used kidney beans that I soaked for 24 hours but didn’t actually cook. The dish was in the oven for 40 minutes. However, I just learned that raw kidney beans can be toxic. Does the time in the oven count as cooking? Is it safe to eat, or will it make me sick?

This is my first time using soaked beans—oops!

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    It’s great that you’re experimenting with cooking! Soaking kidney beans helps reduce cooking time, but it’s important to note that raw or undercooked kidney beans contain a toxin called phytohaemagglutinin, which can cause food poisoning.

    While soaking can remove some of the toxins, cooking the beans thoroughly is essential to ensure they’re safe to eat. The 40 minutes in the oven might not be enough to completely cook the beans, especially since they were only soaked and not boiled first. The best practice is to boil soaked kidney beans in water for at least 10 minutes before using them in recipes, as this step ensures they are safe to consume.

    For your dish, if the beans were not boiled beforehand, it’s better to err on the side of caution. I recommend not eating it and preparing a new batch to ensure safety. In the future, just remember that a quick boil before using soaked kidney beans will keep your meals safe and delicious!

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