How to Blanch Green Beans
Food & Cooking Tips
Blanching Green Beans
The freshest of green beans deserve the simplest
presentation. A lot of people prefer their green beans just blanched and
served with salt, pepper and butter. This is the best way to enjoy the
taste of very fresh green beans. Some recipes, such as cold salads that
use green beans call for blanched greens beans.
Definition of blanch: This term means to plunge
foods into boiling water for a few seconds or a few minutes, then remove
and place in ice water. This process sets the color of vegetables, lets
you easily peel fruits, and slip the skins off nuts. The food does not
cook all the way through, so crisp texture is preserved. Courtesy
of busycooks.about.com:
Blanched Green Beans
Rinse green beans and snap off ends. Make sure all the pieces are similar
in length so they cook evenly. For about 1 lb. of green beans bring 1
gallon of (16 cups) of water to a boil. Add one tablespoon of salt. Plunge
the green beans into the boiling water. Let boil for at least 3 minutes.
Depending on the size of the green beans this should be 3-5 minutes. Check
for doneness. Immediately drain the green beans in a colander and plunge
them into ice cold water to bring the temperature down. Drain/dry the
beans well before using.
A rule of thumb is the beans should spend as much time in the cold water as in the hot.
Use about 1 gallon of water per 1 lb. of green beans.
Add one teaspoon per
quart (4 cups) of water used.
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