Step by step
Add salt, a pinch of sugar and some chilli powder or flakes of dried chilli. Add enough water to cover everything and continue cooking at a gentle simmer for 3 hours
Tips
To really get the most from your spicy beans, you should uncork a good bottle of soft red wine.
Trivia
To prepare your spicy beans, you should choose a variety of bean such as cannellini which are better suited for this dish than darker varieties.