Here is a goal: Soak beans for cooking

How would you accomplish this goal?

OPT: i. Pour desired amount of rinsed beans into a large bowl. Cover the beans with water and a kitchen towel. Let soak for 6 hours to overnight. Rinse and proceed with cooking.; ii. Pour desired amount of cooked beans into a large bowl. Cover the beans with water and a kitchen towel. Let soak for 6 hours to overnight. Rinse and proceed with cooking.;
i.