How to stop green beans from squeaking?
My wife and I recently tried cooking frozen green beans by boiling them on the stove. They tasted fine, but the skin of the green beans was really, really "squeaky" on my teeth. My wife didn't really understand what I was talking about, but it drove me crazy. It's like nails on a chalkboard to me.
My wife really likes green beans, and I've never minded the soggy canned stuff, but I really do not want to eat any more like this. Is there some secret to cooking them that can make them less squeaky or this just an inherent part of green beans?
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To prevent green beans from squeaking, blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath to cool. This helps retain their crispness while eliminating the squeaky texture. Alternatively, marinate them in olive oil, garlic, and herbs before cooking.
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What you are experiencing is a partially overcooked green bean. The exterior membrane is partially detached from the flesh of the bean, but the seeds have not yet been cooked through.
Don't boil green beans.
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Spread out your frozen green beans on a plate; cover with a microwave cover or a paper towel; microwave for 2 minutes, and check for warmth and a bright green color. Repeat with shorter microwave cycles until achieved; now you know how long your microwave takes with that size batch.
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Let your green beans defrost to room temperature. In a wok or frying pan, heat up a little vegetable oil on high until it is glistening. Dump in the beans and swirl in the oil, then cover and turn off the heat. In about five minutes they will be done.
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