On 10/23/2025 at 2:51 PM, scubascuba3 said:

Problem with opening a large can of beans is you are under pressure to finish in a few days, that alone puts me off, so now i open, use a portion then put the remainder in 2 to 3 Tupperware containers and freeze, which can be defrosted at my leisure no pressure.

 

Any other great ideas?

Be creative & go a-la-carte mode.

Cold baked beans, pickled onions, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & garlic salt to name a few options. Fresh bread is a must.

At least 3 days tucker.🙃🙃

 

On 10/27/2025 at 3:07 PM, CallumWK said:

 

How do you make 1 kg of beans out of 700 gram of ingredients?

 

Anyway , 2 cans of Ayam beans is 118 baht, 850gram net, of which 480 gram is beans, and no hassle.

 

Why are all tinned goods so expensive in Thailand?  Is everything imported or are there canning companies here?

On 10/23/2025 at 5:51 PM, scubascuba3 said:

Problem with opening a large can of beans is you are under pressure to finish in a few days, that alone puts me off, so now i open, use a portion then put the remainder in 2 to 3 Tupperware containers and freeze, which can be defrosted at my leisure no pressure.

 

Any other great ideas?

Yeah , baked beans with vegemite.Tastes great.

My Thai partner batch cooks all my favourite meals (Massaman curry, Thai green curry, red curry, etc.) and we store them in the freezer for those times when she is eating something that isn't one of my favourites.  You can also freeze individual rice portions too.  They taste as fresh as the day they were cooked when defrosted and reheated, and no loss of nutrients.

Yet another opportunity for those single-use plastic bags with the rubber band seal...

On 10/26/2025 at 8:09 AM, BusyB said:

 

Does freezing them not reduce quality, make 'em mushy or whatever?

 

How long do they hold?

Thank god for Aseannow!

 

And now some old folks can head off to heavenly pastures now knowing that you can freeze half a can of baked beans and 6 months later if they are still around, you can defrost said can of beans and they taste the same as when they were frozen!

 

😁😁😁🤣😖

On 10/27/2025 at 3:07 PM, CallumWK said:

 

How do you make 1 kg of beans out of 700 gram of ingredients?

 

Anyway , 2 cans of Ayam beans is 118 baht, 850gram net, of which 480 gram is beans, and no hassle.

 

Anyway , 2 cans of Ayam beans is 118 baht, 850gram net, of which 480 gram is beans, and no hassle.Only Problem is that THEY are CRAP !!

On 10/23/2025 at 4:27 PM, scubascuba3 said:

Deepseek suggested freezing, where they last many months, fridge only lasts a few days so forced to eat or bin

You needed AI to figure out that things can be frozen and eaten later? really? What did you think that big steel box with the cold insides was for?
 
I don't know what's worse, the fact that you couldn't make the intellectual leap on your own, or the fact that you posted it here like it wasn't obvious as fook.  



 

10 minutes ago, Blueman1 said:

Anyway , 2 cans of Ayam beans is 118 baht, 850gram net, of which 480 gram is beans, and no hassle.Only Problem is that THEY are CRAP !!

 

Because something isn't to YOUR taste, doesn't mean it is crap,

And a quick glance at your reputation score, tells me that most of your posts are CRAP

1 minute ago, CallumWK said:

 

Because something isn't to YOUR taste, doesn't mean it is crap

But I Am Allowed to post MY Opinion....O.K. ??

 

Beans made homemade with the right ingredients are always the best. I hadn't had them for awhile until I ordered Bob's Red Mill 13 beans from Shopee. They came out alright, although the pork wasn't the best. Not as good as when I had them back home. The best canned I've had are Bush's many varieties. Heinz are okay, although the ones I bought here don't have the same taste as those I bought back home. A little flat. I'll have to try Ayam's but I think Bush's will always be the best canned. Villa has Bushs, although I haven't seen the no sugar variety yet.

2 hours ago, IsaanT said:

My Thai partner batch cooks all my favourite meals (Massaman curry, Thai green curry, red curry, etc.) and we store them in the freezer for those times when she is eating something that isn't one of my favourites.  You can also freeze individual rice portions too.  They taste as fresh as the day they were cooked when defrosted and reheated, and no loss of nutrients.

Yet another opportunity for those single-use plastic bags with the rubber band seal...

Me too, cook Penang sauce, green curry sauce, jasmine rice, chicken breast pieces and freeze, so prep is easy

4 hours ago, wavodavo said:

Yeah , baked beans with vegemite.Tastes great.

Good idea, I'll try it with my Marmite

2 hours ago, w00n s3n said:

You needed AI to figure out that things can be frozen and eaten later? really? What did you think that big steel box with the cold insides was for?
 
I don't know what's worse, the fact that you couldn't make the intellectual leap on your own, or the fact that you posted it here like it wasn't obvious as fook.  



 

You got anything useful to say? doesn't look like it. People like you pop up from time to time, add nothing then fu ck off

5 hours ago, Andyfez said:

I like adding cheese to the sauce.

 

Ayam baked beans; did you know they have several varieties, include pizza baked beans, curry flavour and cheesy baked beans?

Mainly sold in China, but you can buy them on Lazada if you search carefully.

 

Add a teaspoon of tomato puree and a dash of fish sauce to a portion and then cook.

 

 

On 10/27/2025 at 4:31 PM, scubascuba3 said:

I'd like the system to go back so we can see who leaves reactions, in particular who the negative losers are

 

Would you like to know if someone had given you a "Thanks" for your OP, and that then they had given another poster a "Haha" when they took the piss out of it?

 

🫠

 

 

 

10 minutes ago, Enoon said:

 

Would you like to know if someone had given you a "Thanks" for your OP, and that then they had given another poster a "Haha" when they took the piss out of it?

 

🫠

 

 

 

Usually it's just the same old negative losers, is that you? usually elderly and bitter

On 10/23/2025 at 2:51 PM, scubascuba3 said:

Problem with opening a large can of beans is you are under pressure to finish in a few days, that alone puts me off, so now i open, use a portion then put the remainder in 2 to 3 Tupperware containers and freeze, which can be defrosted at my leisure no pressure.

 

Any other great ideas?

 

I like to keep things simple, so whenever I feel like eating baked beans, I just open a SMALL can that I can finish off right away.

All you need is a spoon. Open can. Eat beans. No heating, no storage and no dishes to wash except the spoon. Easy. Can stir in a bit of cracked pepper is so desired.

4 hours ago, cowellandrew said:

Thank god for Aseannow!

 

And now some old folks can head off to heavenly pastures now knowing that you can freeze half a can of baked beans and 6 months later if they are still around, you can defrost said can of beans and they taste the same as when they were frozen!

 

😁😁😁🤣😖

 

A key tool in the spreading of the enlightenment ....

On 10/27/2025 at 3:07 PM, CallumWK said:

 

How do you make 1 kg of beans out of 700 gram of ingredients?

 

Anyway , 2 cans of Ayam beans is 118 baht, 850gram net, of which 480 gram is beans, and no hassle.

 

 

Too much sugar in that brand the light version is even sweeter, got some sort of artificial sweetener in

33 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

All you need is a spoon. Open can. Eat beans. No heating, no storage and no dishes to wash except the spoon. Easy. Can stir in a bit of cracked pepper is so desired.

 

We are not barbarians sir

6 hours ago, wavodavo said:

Yeah , baked beans with vegemite.Tastes great.

slice of coon cheese on top... Even better if grilled.

On 10/27/2025 at 4:23 PM, scubascuba3 said:

Dried beans is the clue

You mean you have discovered a way to increase the weight without adding any more water?

I think you must soak or simmer thee beans first. That will absorb some extra weight.

On 10/27/2025 at 9:38 AM, dinsdale said:

On 10/27/2025 at 9:31 AM, scubascuba3 said:

I'd like the system to go back so we can see who leaves reactions, in particular who the negative losers are

Indeed. I've said many times if they got rid of the anonomyzer the thumbs down trolling would virtually be non-existent. 

Yes!  I've also mentioned this many times.

I would really like to know why  AN doesn't seem to want to do so. It used to work like that so there may be a reason of course - any Mod care to give us a clue please?

 

UPDATE

And even before the edit time expires, some "individual" has proved my point.

 

5 hours ago, IsaanT said:

My Thai partner batch cooks all my favourite meals (Massaman curry, Thai green curry, red curry, etc.) and we store them in the freezer for those times when she is eating something that isn't one of my favourites.  You can also freeze individual rice portions too.  They taste as fresh as the day they were cooked when defrosted and reheated, and no loss of nutrients.

Yet another opportunity for those single-use plastic bags with the rubber band seal...

IME, if you can plan ahead, defrost slowly. It makes  the finished article's consistency and flavour truer to the original.

I will take the frozen item out of the freezer several hours before I want it, leaving it to thaw at room temperature. Or if I'm really organised, move it from the freezer to the 'fridge the previous evening.

Worst case if you must defrost in the microwave, defrost at the lowest temperature setting, then increase it for the final cycle.

 

Oh and if you get takeaways or deliveries, and the containers are reusable, keep for when you've cooked and want to freeze.

I sometimes cook something like a big Panang  Gai, then split it off, eating one portion and freezing others.

 

And finally, for baked beans (must be Branston if available) I add onion granules, Tabasco, Worcester Sauce, Basil and some butter before heating them.

Dont freeze that, if I have baked beans, I prepare to eat in short time.

One day part and some later, a day, 2,3  days after the rest.

Depending on being lazy, but end it in same week. After all you eat every day.

Most of the times, I start with frying onions, bell pepper and mix all.

Of course grinded meat to it and then add garlic, chili, soya sauce.

Eat just like that or with some little rice or potato.

Bell pepper is a vegetable which in freezer doesnt feel happy and gets soggy. 

50 minutes ago, VBF said:

Yes!  I've also mentioned this many times.

I would really like to know why  AN doesn't seem to want to do so. It used to work like that so there may be a reason of course - any Mod care to give us a clue please?

 

UPDATE

And even before the edit time expires, some "individual" has proved my point.

 

I think the answer is somehow it creates work, but I'd just ignore the people creating the work, problem gone 

43 minutes ago, VBF said:

IME, if you can plan ahead, defrost slowly. It makes  the finished article's consistency and flavour truer to the original.

I will take the frozen item out of the freezer several hours before I want it, leaving it to thaw at room temperature. Or if I'm really organised, move it from the freezer to the 'fridge the previous evening.

Worst case if you must defrost in the microwave, defrost at the lowest temperature setting, then increase it for the final cycle.

 

Oh and if you get takeaways or deliveries, and the containers are reusable, keep for when you've cooked and want to freeze.

I sometimes cook something like a big Panang  Gai, then split it off, eating one portion and freezing others.

 

And finally, for baked beans (must be Branston if available) I add onion granules, Tabasco, Worcester Sauce, Basil and some butter before heating them.

can defrost in water also, 25x quicker than air

2 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

can defrost in water also, 25x quicker than air

Indeed you can....and, just pushing my point, here's where identifiable emojis would help.

I "liked" your reply to my post, but for you to know it's me, I have to actually reply whereas if you could see my "like" it would save time.

Just sayin'.......  🤔

14 minutes ago, VBF said:

Indeed you can....and, just pushing my point, here's where identifiable emojis would help.

I "liked" your reply to my post, but for you to know it's me, I have to actually reply whereas if you could see my "like" it would save time.

Just sayin'.......  🤔

Yep, usually you can work out who does the emoji by who make a post about the same time, it's the usual losers with the thumbs down emoji's