[Osechi remake dishes too! ] Introducing the method and recipe for freezing black beans

Are you worried about what to do with leftover black beans for New Year's?

For such people, we recommend freezing black beans.

If you store black beans in the refrigerator, they will only last for about 3 to 4 days, but if you freeze them, they will last for nearly a month.

If you freeze it, you can easily make a remake recipe anytime.

This time, we will introduce how to freeze black beans and an easy-to-make remake recipe!

Can black beans be frozen?

Black beans are one of the easiest New Year's dishes to freeze, as their taste and texture do not change even when frozen.

There are two ways to freeze food: you can drain the juice and then put it in a freezer bag and freeze it, or you can put the juice in a Tupperware bag and freeze it.

Both have their pros and cons; if you want them to last as long as possible, it is better to drain the juice before storing them, and if you want to preserve the black beans neatly without wrinkles, it is better to store them with the juice.

Let's take a closer look at each freezing method.

How to freeze black beans

How to freeze and store in freezer bags

1. Drain the black bean broth and put it in a freezer bag.

2. Let out the air well and tighten the zipper. It is also a good idea to suck out the air with a straw at this time. Put it in the freezer and you're done.

How to freeze and store in Tupperware

1. Prepare a tupperware of a suitable size. Add the black beans and their juice to a Tappa. At this time, be careful as the beans will wrinkle if they are not submerged in the broth.

2.Wrap plastic wrap over the top to seal it, then close the lid. Put it in the freezer and you're done.

How to thaw black beans and storage period

When frozen in a freezer pack

The storage period is approximately one month.

If you are not looking for flavor, it will last for several months, but we do not recommend it because it deteriorates due to oxidation during storage.

Try to eat it while it's still delicious.

The basic thawing method is refrigeration. It is best to move it to the refrigerator the day before.

You can also heat it in the microwave if you are busy.

When frozen in Tupperware

The storage period is approximately 3 weeks.

It also deteriorates over time, so it's best to eat it as soon as possible.

The basic thawing method is refrigeration. It is best to move it to the refrigerator the day before.

You can also heat it in the microwave if you are busy.

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3 recipes to remake leftover black beans

Remake ① Black bean zenzai

☑材料（1人分）
・冷凍した黒豆と煮汁（タッパで冷凍したもの）適量
・お餅１個
・水適量

<How to make>
1) Toast the rice cake in the toaster.
2) Put the frozen black beans (including the broth) and water in a pot and bring to a boil.
3) Place the baked mochi in a bowl and pour over the zenzai made in the pot. It's done.

This is a great snack that can be made in no time.

Remake ② Black bean toast

☑材料（1人分）
・冷凍した黒豆適量
・食パン１枚
・スライスチーズ１枚

<How to make>
1) Thaw frozen black beans. Drain the juice from those stored in the freezer in a Tupperware container.
2) Arrange the black beans on top of the bread and top with sliced cheese.
3) Arrange the black beans again on top.
4) Bake in a toaster. Once the sliced cheese has melted properly, it's ready.

A unique toast with a fusion of Japanese and Western style. It's delicious if you add lots of black beans.

Remake ③ Black bean muffin

☑材料（マフィン6個分）
・冷凍した黒豆適量
・ホットケーキミックス１袋
・卵１個
・牛乳100ｃｃ

<How to make>
1) Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2) Thaw frozen black beans. Drain the juice from those stored in the freezer in a Tupperware container.
3) Add all ingredients to a bowl, mix, and place in a muffin mold.
4) Bake in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes and it's done.

These are easy muffins that you can easily make without any mistakes.

Conclusion

How was it?

If you freeze black beans, you can make them into many different things.

Black beans go very well with sweets. It transforms into something completely different from osechi.

If you have leftover black beans, try freezing them.

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