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| | You say moth, I say moat / Little Indian beans are worth seeking out |
 | | I found that by freezing small batches of the tiny beans, I could defrost a few tablespoon-sized portions and sprinkle them around my fish, or whatever, atop a vinaigrette or sauce, the way Gramercy Tavern had done, or toss them into a pilaf at the last minute, a la Union Square Cafe. |
 | | I found that the moth beans had a lovely distinctive flavor, though not a million miles from brown/green lentils, and so could be used in dishes in which lentil flavor is desired, with the caveat that unlike lentils, which eventually fall apart, the moth beans keep their shape. |
 | | Check to see that the grains and beans are not too dry toward the end of the cooking, and add a few tablespoons of water if they seem that way. |
| www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2004/05/12/FDG6G6H4CJ1.DTL&type=printable (1354 words) |
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