Thread
:
My green bean are too tough (horrors!)
View Single Post
#
7
(
permalink
)
The Wolf
Posts: n/a
My green bean are too tough (horrors!)
On 12/26/2003 5:38 AM, in article
, "Kenneth"
> opined:
> On 25 Dec 2003 12:18:10 -0800,
(Amelia) wrote:
>
>> Why are my fresh green beans tough when I follow the directions that
>> include boiling them for 5 minutes at a full boil followed with a ice
>> water bath. Is it simply a function of cooking time, or is there
>> more?
>> Thanks for the help.
>
> Howdy,
>
> According to Julia Child, the ice water is used because the flavor of
> the beans is lost as they cool slowly...
>
> She suggests the ice water, then reheating in a pan with some butter
> when ready to eat 'em.
>
> Also, she wants them boiled for 12 minutes...!
Are we talking canned or fresh?
>
> HTH,
--
================================================== =======================
In the world of advertising therešs no such thing as a lie, therešs only
the expedient exaggeration.
================================================== =======================
Reply With Quote