If even one of you gets a post removed during one of these bit struggle sessions you failed the bit and should feel immense shame. Doing a bit successfully is Praxis.

Find things to struggle about that doesn't get out of hand. It's important to let off some steam now and again but do it in a way that doesn't harm your fellow comrades or add work to the mod team.

I'll start: Some beans are better than other beans. Like kidney beans are bad nasty icky beans but black beans are actually amazing.

    • Infamousblt [any]
      hexagon
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      1 year ago

      Okay I haven't tried this. Is it basically puffed kidney beans? Liked puffed rice? Is this actually good or is this part of the bit because I would totally try this

      • ReadFanon [any, any]
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        1 year ago

        I think that puffing requires high pressure, sort of like a pressure cooker, to achieve except in the case of popcorn because it's capable of achieving a similar level of pressurisation through the kernel that you'd get from a pressure cooker.

        In the air fryer I'd expect them to come out like those roasted chickpea snacks that you can sometimes get.

      • queermunist she/her@lemmy.ml
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        1 year ago

        They don't puff up, but I think they're pretty good with a roasted crunch. Make sure to rinse them, then add salt and a bit of oil. Afterwards you can cover them in seasoning or sauce.

        • Infamousblt [any]
          hexagon
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          1 year ago

          Alright well this does sound delicious and is maybe kidney beans only redeeming quality. Keep them out of my soup though bleh

      • queermunist she/her@lemmy.ml
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        1 year ago

        Yes! Recently I've been having tons of bean wraps with air fried beans covered in hot sauce and mixed with fresh onion, tomatoes, and lettuce. The beans gain a somewhat substantial texture, so they aren't just mush lol

      • queermunist she/her@lemmy.ml
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        1 year ago

        I do this with canned beans. Just drain the tin, rinse the beans, and toss them in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes with salt and oil.

        If I was less lazy I would probably soak my own dried beans and cook them and whatever but eh