Brilio.net - Green beans can be made into various dishes, such as porridge, onde-onde, ice lolly, bothok, and many more. Green beans have many fans not only because they taste delicious, but also contain lots of nutrients for the body, you know. Reporting from healthline.com, green beans are rich in antioxidants, protein, vitamins and various minerals.
However, before cooking, green beans sometimes have to be soaked for several hours or even a full night so that the texture is soft. Then, the green beans can be boiled or cooked using a technique according to taste. That's why many people avoid cooking green beans because they think it's complicated and takes a lot of time.
In fact, there is a trick to boiling so that the green beans can be soft even without soaking them first, you know. The trick for boiling green beans so they become soft quickly was shared by netizens on the TikTok account @faizaulya01. He explained that apart from not needing to soak, this boiling trick only takes 12 minutes, so it doesn't waste LPG gas.
"This time I will share tips for cooking green beans quickly, saving gas, saving energy," wrote the owner of the TikTok account @faizaulya01, in his upload, quoted by BrilioFood on Monday (25/3).
The first thing you have to do is wash the green beans with running water until clean, then drain them. After that, heat the water in a pan until it boils using medium stove heat. When it's boiling, just add the green beans. Cover the pan and boil the green beans for 5 minutes.
photo: TikTok/@faizaulya01
After 5 minutes, turn off the stove and stir briefly in the green beans. Cover the pot again and let the green beans soak for 30 minutes. Don't open the lid of the pan so that the remaining heat in the pan can soften the green beans to the maximum.
"After 30 minutes, open the lid, stir it around," added the netizen familiarly known as Faiza.
Next, cook the green beans again for 7 minutes. As before, this second boiling process also uses medium stove heat. After boiling for 7 minutes, the soft green beans are ready to be processed into any dish you like.
photo: TikTok/@faizaulya01
Wow, how practical is this trick for boiling green beans to make them soft quickly? Taking a peek at @faizaulya01's TikTok upload, apart from having been watched 200 thousand times, the comments column is also filled with enthusiasm from other netizens, you know.
"I failed was it because I soaked it first? It took a while, I don't know how many hours. Eh, it actually looked like bean sprouts even though I was really drooling on peanut porridge haha," said TikTok @Ray and received a response from the video owner, " No need to soak it, sis, just wash it normally."
"With the soak method for 12 hours, which one is better? ," asked TikTok @donydanovan who replied, "I think this is good, sis, I've used the one that was soaked first, and it looks like it's going to become sprouts."
"What if you make it to sell? Is it the same way?" wrote TikTok @dhants97 , then replied, "Same here, bro, this is just to soften the beans. If you want to make mung bean porridge, just add the ingredients after the mung beans are soft."
How to store green beans so they don't smell rancid.
Green beans stored in the kitchen can turn rancid even if they are only stored for a few days. So, you can try the method below so that your stock of green beans remains long-lasting and odor-free.
1. Choose fresh green beans.
Choose green beans that are still fresh with a bright color and no signs of rot.
2. Good cleaning.
Before storing, make sure you wash the green beans with clean water to remove any dirt or dust that may be attached.
3. Dry well.
Make sure the green beans are completely dry before you store them. High humidity levels can cause green beans to quickly become moldy and smelly.
4. Store in a tight container.
Place the green beans in an airtight container or tight plastic bag to prevent outside air from entering them.
5. Store in a cool and dry place.
Avoid storing green beans in damp places or exposed to direct sunlight. Store it in a cool, dry place, such as in a cupboard or in a cool kitchen.
6. Check regularly.
Check the green beans periodically to ensure there are no signs of moisture or mold growth. If you find nuts that have started to spoil, throw them away immediately to prevent the rancid smell from spreading to other nuts.