What is the first thing one should do when cooking the lima beans? a) add the syrup. b) add the tomatoes. c) soak the beans in cold water overnight. eliminate d) wash the beans and discard the bruised beans.

Hygiene first.

firstly d) wash the beans and discard the bruised beans. (cleans away dirt first)

next c) soak the beans in cold water overnight. (to let the beans soften/ expand)

next  b) add the tomatoes                               (mixing other ingredients)

finally a) add the syrup for the final touches and taste     (its like garnishing)

D)Wash the beans and discard the bruised beans.

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