Cooked in 12 minutes, this is a quick trick for boiling green beans so that the results are soft without soaking

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Some people even deliberately soak green beans overnight before boiling.

Brilio.net - Green beans are a food ingredient that is often processed by people. One of the preparations that is a favorite of many people is green bean porridge. This menu has a soft texture so it is suitable for various groups, from children to adults.

So that the texture is soft, green beans must be boiled first. Not only that, some people even deliberately soak green beans overnight before boiling them. That way, the process of boiling the green beans doesn't take long.

But don't just use the soaking method, it turns out there are other tricks that can be practiced when boiling green beans. An Instagram user @rorasmommy2912 showed how to boil green beans, the results are quickly soft even without the soaking process.

Reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @rorasmommy2912 on Wednesday (17/4), first wash the green beans that will be processed. On the other hand, pour sufficient water into the pan. Put the pan on the stove, heat it and wait until it boils. Once done, put the green beans in a pan, cover, and boil for 5 minutes from boiling water.

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After boiling for 5 minutes, turn off the stove heat. Without needing to open the lid of the pan, let the green beans soak in the cooking water for 30 minutes. Even without a stove fire, the process of cooking the green beans still takes place in the pan.

"After 30 minutes, the green beans looked half cooked," explained the video owner.

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Immediately turn on the stove, and cook the green beans again for 7 minutes from the time the cooking water boils. So, the total use of stove fire to boil green beans is only 12 minutes. After boiling for 7 minutes, the resulting green beans look perfectly cooked and can be consumed immediately. Not only that, you can also prepare boiled green beans by adding various ingredients such as brown sugar and coconut milk.

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It's interesting to imitate, here.

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After boiling green beans, there are several methods you can use to store them properly.

1. Cool first.

Let the blanched green beans cool to room temperature before storing them. This helps prevent bacterial growth as hot temperatures can cause condensation inside the storage container.

2. Use a container that is tightly closed.

Choose a storage container that is airtight and tightly closed to prevent air from entering and causing the growth of mold or bacteria.

3. Store in the refrigerator.

If you are not going to consume them in the near future, it is recommended to store green beans in the refrigerator. Place in an airtight container and place in the appropriate part of the refrigerator.

4. Add a little water.

If you choose to store green beans with a little cooking water, make sure to add a little water each time you reheat them. This helps maintain the moisture and nutritional content of the green beans.

5. Label the storage date.

Always label storage containers with the date when the green beans were blanched. This helps you to remember when the green beans were cooked and how long they have been stored. Generally, green beans can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

By following these steps, you can ensure that boiled green beans remain fresh and safe to consume for a long time.

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.