How to boil green beans so they become soft quickly without soaking them overnight, perfect for green bean porridge

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The hard skin structure of green beans is the main cause of the long softening process. But if you know the trick, it can be softened faster.

Brilio.net - Green beans are a type of bean that is rich in nutrients and fiber. These small green seeds contain protein, vitamin B complex, minerals such as iron and calcium, and antioxidants that are good for health. It is no wonder that green beans are often processed into various delicious dishes such as green bean porridge , green bean ice, or steamed green beans.

Before being enjoyed, green beans must first be boiled until tender. This boiling process often takes a long time, especially if the green beans have not been soaked beforehand. The traditional way is to soak green beans overnight so that they become tender faster when boiled. However, what if you suddenly want to make green bean dishes without any prior preparation?

The hard skin structure of mung beans is the main cause of the long softening process. This skin serves to protect the beans from damage, but also makes it difficult for water to penetrate the beans during the boiling process. Without soaking, the boiling process usually takes about 45-60 minutes to get a truly soft texture, depending on the quality of the mung beans and the boiling method used.

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Here are some methods that can be used to speed up the process of boiling green beans without having to soak them first:

1. Select and clean the green beans.
- Choose good quality green beans, which are free from weevils and have not turned black.
- Wash thoroughly with running water while removing any dirt or floating nuts.
- Drain until the washing water is completely clean.

2. Quick boiling technique
- Prepare a pan of the appropriate size
- Add the washed green beans.
- Pour water up to 2-3 times the height of the green beans.
- Turn on high heat until it boils
- Once boiling, reduce heat and cover the pan tightly.
- Leave it for 15-20 minutes
- Turn off the heat and let it sit with the pan covered for 10 minutes.
- Turn the heat back on to medium and cook until tender (about 30-45 minutes)

The following tips can help speed up the process of softening green beans:

- Use hot water when cooking for the first time.
- Add a little salt to the boiling water to help soften the peanut skin.
- Make sure there is always enough water during the boiling process.
- Do not open the lid of the pan too often because it will hinder the tenderizing process.
- Avoid adding sugar before the beans are completely tender.

Green beans that are soft have several characteristics:
- Easily crushed when pressed with a spoon
- Skin looks a little flaky
- The green color is slightly faded
- Boiled water looks cloudy greenish

Once the green beans are tender, they can be processed immediately or stored for further use. If you want to store them, wait until they reach room temperature before putting them in a closed container and storing them in the refrigerator. Boiled green beans can last 3-4 days in the refrigerator with proper storage.

By following the guide above, the process of boiling green beans can be done faster without the need for overnight soaking. This method is very practical for making various green bean dishes such as delicious and nutritious green bean porridge. The most important thing is to pay attention to the quality of the green beans and follow each step correctly to get optimal results.

(brl/tin)