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Brilio.net - Green beans are often processed into various delicious dishes such as green bean porridge, onde-onde, or bakpia filling. However, there is one main challenge when processing green beans: the boiling process can take a long time, especially if not soaked overnight. Many are looking for ways to speed up the boiling process without having to wait for hours.
The following are five methods for boiling green beans without soaking them overnight, along with the advantages and time required for each method, as summarized by BrilioFood from various sources, Monday (3/2).
1. Direct boiling method with boiling water.This method is quite simple and suitable for those who want to cook green beans immediately without long preparation. The method is to boil the water first until it is really boiling before adding the green beans.
How to Do It:
- Boil water in a pan with a ratio of 1:5 (1 part mung beans, 5 parts water).
- Put the green beans into boiling water.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes until tender.
- If the water reduces too quickly, add hot water to keep the mung beans submerged.
Superiority:
- Practical without additional ingredients.
- Does not require special equipment.
Lack:
- Takes longer than other methods.
This technique is quite well-known because it can cut time without reducing the quality of the green beans.
How to Do It:
- Boil the green beans for 5 minutes in boiling water.
- Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Boil again for 5 minutes until the green beans are tender.
Superiority:
- Speeds up the boiling process without soaking overnight.
- Save gas and energy.
Lack:
- Requires waiting time (30 minutes) before second boiling.
Baking soda is often used to speed up the cooking process of nuts because its alkaline properties help soften the texture more quickly.
How to Do It:
- Boil green beans in boiling water as usual.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda per 1 liter of water.
- Stir gently and boil for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Rinse the green beans with clean water to remove any remaining baking soda.
Superiority:
- Speeds up the boiling process significantly.
- Suitable for making softer green bean porridge.
Lack:
- If there is too much baking soda, the taste of the green beans can change slightly.
Using a pressure cooker is the quickest way to boil mung beans because the high pressure accelerates the breakdown of the mung bean cell walls.
How to Do It:
- Put the green beans in a pressure cooker in a ratio of 1:4 with water.
- Cover the pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to drop naturally before opening the lid.
Superiority:
- Cooking time is very fast compared to other methods.
- The results are more even and soft.
Lack:
- Requires a pressure cooker, which is not always available in all kitchens.
This technique relies on the principle of sudden temperature changes to make green beans soft more quickly.
How to Do It:
- Boil the green beans for 10 minutes, then turn off the heat.
- Let the green beans sit in hot water for 15 minutes.
- Turn the heat back on and boil for another 5-7 minutes until tender.
Superiority:
- Does not require additional ingredients.
- Can be done with ordinary equipment.
Lack:
- Requires more attention in setting the boiling time.
Based on time comparison:
- Pressure cooker: 10-12 minutes (fastest).
- Baking soda: 20-25 minutes.
- Shock boiling: 30-35 minutes.
- 5:30:5: About 40 minutes.
- Direct boiling: 30-40 minutes (maximum).
If you want the quickest results and have a pressure cooker, this method is the best choice. However, if you don't have a pressure cooker, baking soda or the 5:30:5 method can be effective alternatives.
Delicious green bean dish.After knowing how to boil green beans faster, here are some green bean recipes you can try.
1. Thick sweet green bean porridge.
Material:
- 200 grams of green beans, boil until soft
- 100 grams of brown sugar, grated
- 1 liter of water
- 1 pandan leaf
- 200 ml thick coconut milk
- A pinch of salt
How to make:
1. Boil green beans with pandan leaves until soft.
2. Add brown sugar, stir until dissolved.
3. Add coconut milk and salt, cook over low heat until thick.
4. Serve warm or cold according to taste.
2. Fresh green bean ice .
Material:
- 200 grams of green beans, boiled
- 500 ml thin coconut milk
- 100 grams of granulated sugar
- Ice cubes as needed
- Cocopandan syrup to taste
How to make:
1. Boil green beans with coconut milk and sugar until boiling.
2. Chill, then serve with ice cubes and cocopandan syrup.
3. Green bean ice is ready to be enjoyed!
3. Green bean onde-onde.
Material:
- 250 grams of glutinous rice flour
- 100 grams of peeled green beans, boiled and mashed
- 50 grams of granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 100 ml warm water
- Sesame seeds to taste
- Oil for frying
How to make:
1. Mix glutinous rice flour, salt, and water until smooth.
2. Shape the dough, fill with green bean paste and sugar.
3. Roll in sesame seeds, then fry until golden brown.
4. Serve as a delicious snack.
With the right boiling technique, green bean dishes can be cooked faster and still be delicious when eaten. Good luck!
(brl/tin)