In this table you will find all the necessary information for soaking legumes:
Type of legume | Soaking time |
Azuki | 8 hours |
Chickpeas | 12 hours |
Borlotti beans (red) | 12 hours |
Cannellini beans (white) | 8 hours |
Black beans | 12 hours |
Red beans | 12 hours |
Fava beans | 12 hours |
Lentils | 2 hours |
Red lentils | no need are hull |
Whole peas | 2 hours |
Broken peas | 2 hours |
Yellow and black soybean |
24 hours |
Green soybean | 12 hours |