Quick tips: how can I thicken up my beans and ham?

[Yumyum]

Quick tips: how can I thicken up my beans and ham? My dish turned out a bit too runny, and I'm hoping to add some more body to it. Any tricks or hacks for thickening it up without sacrificing flavor? Appreciate any advice!

 

[jannababe]

You can mash some of the beans in the pot to naturally thicken the dish. Another trick is to let it simmer uncovered for a bit longer, which will help reduce the liquid. Adding a slurry of cornstarch and water can also do the trick without changing the flavor.

 

[Mui]

Hey! You can mash some of the beans to thicken the broth or add a bit of cornstarch slurry. Works like magic! Thanks for any tips!

 

[Kenz]

Simmer them uncovered to allow some of the liquid to evaporate, or mash some of the beans to create a thicker texture.