Soak overnight.

Soak overnight, then rinse and drain very well.

Soak overnight, or bring to a boil, simmer two minutes, remove from heat, cover and let stand one hour.

Soak overnight in 2 quarts cold water.

Dried chestnuts, which must be soaked overnight, are superior both in texture and taste to those in the can.

Her dried beans had to be soaked overnight, which Ms. Darroze had already done.

Soak overnight in water.

In this part of the country, the dried corn kernels were soaked overnight along with white beans, then stewed for many hours with a piece of pork until the mixture turned into a starchy, porridge-like mixture.

They are best soaked overnight, but they can also be covered with water, brought to a boil and allowed to sit for an hour or so instead.