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Legume cooking times

Soak time, pot or pressure cooker, water, and yield. Times stretch in high cities like Denver and La Paz.

Chickpeas tonight and tomorrow

Chickpeas

Soak 8 hours, then cook 1 hours.

600 ml · 480 g

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Method

This variety needs a soak before stovetop cooking.

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Soak 8 hours, then cook 1 hours.

  • Water600 ml
  • Cooked yield480 g
  • Approx. boiling point100 °C
  • Altitude time factor×1
  1. Soak for 8 hours.
  2. Simmer on the stove for 1 hours.

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Colorado State University Extension: High altitude food preparation, as of November 15, 2024

Questions

Why do times change with altitude?

Water boils below 100 °C at high elevation, so simmering is cooler. This tool stretches cook times using Colorado State University Extension high-altitude guidance, with named cities from Denver to La Paz.

Are pressure-cooker times for electric models?

They are typical high-pressure minutes for electric pressure cookers after any soak the variety needs. Brands differ; start checking a few minutes early.

What about raw kidney beans?

Kidney beans can contain high lectin if undercooked. Bring them to a full rolling boil. The note cites FDA food-safety material and is not medical advice.

Does the timer work in a background tab?

Yes. It stores an absolute end time from your device clock, so remaining time stays correct when the tab is throttled.

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