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Natco Black Eye Beans (Lobia) - 500g is a pack of dried whole black-eyed peas, also known as lobia or cowpeas. Recognisable by their pale skins and dark eye markings, the beans develop a tender centre and a mild, earthy flavour when thoroughly cooked. They work well in tomato-based curries, vegetable soups and dressed cooked-bean salads. This 500g bag contains a dry cooking ingredient, not canned beans or a ready-to-eat lobia dish.
Whole lobia gives a curry distinct bean texture while pairing with ginger, garlic, cumin and other warming spices. For a thicker sauce, mash a small portion of the fully cooked beans into the cooking liquid and leave the rest intact. Their mild flavour also complements leafy greens, lemon dressings and vegetable broths. The 500g pack can be measured out for individual recipes, with the unused dry beans kept tightly sealed.
Sort through the beans and rinse thoroughly before preparation. Follow the current pack instructions or a recipe specifically intended for dried black eye beans for soaking, draining and cooking. Cook in fresh water with sufficient liquid until the beans are fully tender, checking the centres before adding them to a finished dish. Cooking time varies with soaking and method, so judge readiness by texture rather than a fixed time alone. If using a pressure cooker, follow its liquid requirements and capacity guidance. When adapting a recipe written for canned beans, fully prepare and cook these dried beans first. Do not eat them raw or undercooked.
Brand: Natco | Weight: 500g | Type: Dried whole black eye beans (lobia / black-eyed peas / cowpeas), not canned or ready to eat
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep tightly sealed after opening.
Allergens: Refer to the current pack for the ingredient list and allergen advice.
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