michael-in-phoenix
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...some really nice fresh green beans at the asian market.
How do you prepare your green beans and almonds?
Thanks!
Michael
How do you prepare your green beans and almonds?
Thanks!
Michael
ISO: ISO Sally/BR.... on your blog you mention "crisp-tender green beans and almonds". Today I found...
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.... well, beloved husband got his feathers ruffled.
his words: "it is MY recipe!!!!"
indeed, I learned it from him, but I perfected it... he, he, he... (if he reads this over my shoulders, I am in trouble)
Anyway, Michael - could not be simpler
I get the best possible green beans available, cut them in pieces. Boil slightly salted water, add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes. Immediately drain them and shock with ice cold water. Drain. (this step can be made in advance, hold the beans in the fridge for a couple of hours or even more, if needed)
A few minutes before serving time - heat a little olive oil with butter - add some slivered almonds, salt and pepper - cook until the almonds get some color, without letting them brown. Add the green beans, toss all together until warmed up, and serve
adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
I guess the main thing of this recipe is to never over cook the green beans, and shock them in cold water, for a bright, wonderful green color
.... well, beloved husband got his feathers ruffled.
his words: "it is MY recipe!!!!"
indeed, I learned it from him, but I perfected it... he, he, he... (if he reads this over my shoulders, I am in trouble)
Anyway, Michael - could not be simpler
I get the best possible green beans available, cut them in pieces. Boil slightly salted water, add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes. Immediately drain them and shock with ice cold water. Drain. (this step can be made in advance, hold the beans in the fridge for a couple of hours or even more, if needed)
A few minutes before serving time - heat a little olive oil with butter - add some slivered almonds, salt and pepper - cook until the almonds get some color, without letting them brown. Add the green beans, toss all together until warmed up, and serve
adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
I guess the main thing of this recipe is to never over cook the green beans, and shock them in cold water, for a bright, wonderful green color
michael-in-phoenix
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I'll make these tonight. Thank you (and Hubby Bubby!).
Eva, try some pickled green beans---easy and so very good. nice in bloody mary's too
I add a T of sugar to the brine. Just put them in jars and keep in the fridge if you don't want to process them. they will keep a long time---but they get eaten up very fast.
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I add a T of sugar to the brine. Just put them in jars and keep in the fridge if you don't want to process them. they will keep a long time---but they get eaten up very fast.
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dawn_mo
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Here is another one for your abundance of green beans. REC: Spicy Soybeans
These are delicious made with soybeans/edamame, but I love green beans with the same treatment. Wonderful flavors together. I usually don't have the hondashi, so I just skip that ingredient and it's fine. You could add a little fish sauce.
Sandy's notes are in the recipe.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Spicy Soybeans
Recipe By :Sandy in Hawaii
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1 pound soybeans
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon hondashi*
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 cloves garlic -- minced
Red pepper flakes and salt to taste *Hondashi is a Japanese bonito(fish)- flavored powdered soup base. If it's not available, try using the soup packet powder from a package of dried ramen. I'd probably use less than a teaspoon, though. Cook soybeans according to package directions, drain and set aside. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, hondashi and sugar. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil. Add minced garlic, and saute briefly. Add soy sauce mixture, then add soybeans. Saute until dark golden brown. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and salt to taste. Enjoy!
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These are delicious made with soybeans/edamame, but I love green beans with the same treatment. Wonderful flavors together. I usually don't have the hondashi, so I just skip that ingredient and it's fine. You could add a little fish sauce.
Sandy's notes are in the recipe.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Spicy Soybeans
Recipe By :Sandy in Hawaii
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1 pound soybeans
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon hondashi*
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 cloves garlic -- minced
Red pepper flakes and salt to taste *Hondashi is a Japanese bonito(fish)- flavored powdered soup base. If it's not available, try using the soup packet powder from a package of dried ramen. I'd probably use less than a teaspoon, though. Cook soybeans according to package directions, drain and set aside. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, hondashi and sugar. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil. Add minced garlic, and saute briefly. Add soy sauce mixture, then add soybeans. Saute until dark golden brown. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and salt to taste. Enjoy!
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