Without needing to soak overnight, here's a trick for boiling green beans so they're soft in just 17 minutes

foto: YouTube/Rini Napitupulu

The texture of green beans is quite hard, so they are usually soaked or boiled for a long time until they are soft. But this time there is a quick way.

Brilio.net - Green beans are one of the food ingredients that is often processed by Indonesian people. One of the processed green beans that is often made is porridge. The delicious taste and soft texture make this processed green bean suitable for consumption by various groups.

Even though it's delicious, some people prefer to buy green bean porridge outside rather than making it themselves at home. The reason is, the processing process for green beans is quite long. How could it not be, the texture of green beans is quite hard, so they have to be soaked or boiled for a long time until they are soft.

In fact, it is not uncommon for green beans to have to be soaked in water overnight before they have a soft texture and can be processed. If you are one of the people who often uses this technique, from now on you can switch to other tricks that save more time. The trick was shared by netizens on Rini Napitupulu's YouTube account. In his video upload, he admitted that it only took 17 minutes to boil green beans. Curious about how?

First, wash the green beans to be processed. Without needing to be soaked in water, clean green beans can be put directly into a pan filled with water. After that, turn on the stove, cover the pan, then boil the green beans for a few moments.

"We boil it for 7 minutes until the water boils," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from YouTube's Rini Napitupulu on Sunday (3/3).

photo: YouTube/Rini Napitupulu

After boiling for 7 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 20 minutes. Even without being heated by a stove fire, the green beans will cook by themselves because there is hot steam in the pan.

photo: YouTube/Rini Napitupulu

Open the lid of the pan after the green beans have been left for 20 minutes. It looks like the green beans have bloomed. Unfortunately, the texture is still a little hard. Therefore, cover the pan again and boil the green beans for 10 minutes over medium heat. So, the total boiling time needed is only 17 minutes, OK?

photo: YouTube/Rini Napitupulu

Turn off the stove heat when the green beans have been boiled for 10 minutes. Open the lid of the pan, then stir and remove the green beans. As seen in the video, the green beans are perfectly cooked.

photo: YouTube/Rini Napitupulu

Mung beans are a popular type of legume, especially in Asia. Here is some information about the nutritional content and health benefits of green beans:

Nutritional content of green beans.

1. Proteins.

Green beans are rich in protein, which is an important nutrient for the growth and repair of body tissue.

2. Fiber.

Green beans contain high levels of dietary fiber, aiding in digestion and maintaining intestinal health.

3. Carbohydrates.

Most green beans are complex carbohydrates, providing long-lasting energy.

4. Vitamins and minerals.

Green beans contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B, vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium.

Benefits of green beans for health.

1. Source of vegetable protein.

For vegetarians or vegans, green beans can be a good source of vegetable protein.

2. Maintain heart health.

Green beans are low in saturated fat and cholesterol, so they can help maintain heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

3. Lower blood sugar levels.

The high fiber in green beans can help regulate blood sugar levels, making them a suitable food for diabetics.

4. Helps lose weight.

Green beans are low in calories but high in fiber and protein, so they can help in weight loss programs by providing a feeling of fullness for longer.

5. Improves intestinal health.

The fiber in green beans helps maintain gut health by encouraging healthy bowel movements and preventing constipation.

6. Provides antioxidants.

Green beans contain antioxidants such as flavonoids, which can fight free radicals and reduce the risk of degenerative diseases.

However, keep in mind that allergies to nuts are possible, so it is important to pay attention to the body's reaction after consuming them. In addition, green beans are often cooked or soaked first to reduce levels of phytic acid which can interfere with nutrient absorption.

(brl/tin)