The lentils do not have to be soaked before cooking.

"Of course, I did warn you not to spend so long soaking just before a departure."

The pot should be soaked in a sinkful of water before use.

It is usually sold dried and needs to be soaked before use.

Which means you should soak them in cold water before launder-ing.

It comes in a block and is soaked before use (see page 24 for this month's special offer).

As time went on, he even began to enjoy soaking in hot water before supper every day.

The rice should be soaked in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

The vines should be soaked in water one hour before cooking.

Rice is soaked in a bowl of water 3 to 4 hours before cooking.