I am from Puerto Rico, does anyone know if I can make pink, white and red beans in the microwave?

Question

I am from Puerto Rico, does anyone know if I can make pink, white and red beans in the microwave?

Answer 1

You can reheat beans in the microwave if they have already been cooked (are from a can or frozen).

Cooking raw (dry) beans is best done by soaking them in clean water overnight and then cooking them on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker.

Although I have never tried it and am skeptical, there are directions for cooking dry beans by microwave:

Combine 1 cup soaked beans and 3 cups water in a 4 quart microwaveable dish. Cover and cook on HIGH for 10 to 15 minutes or until boiling. Stir and microwave on MEDIUM (50% power) for 25 to 35 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes until tender.

Answer 2

To reheat yes but otherwise no, I always mak arroz y gandules but not in the microwave, on the stove.

Answer 3

No.....maybe from the can you can heat them, but fresh....no way....at least no way I can think of.  Besides the old fashioned way is the best way......