Select fresh beans with bright green pods that are firm and plump. Dried beans need soaking for several hours before cooking, preferably overnight. Allow about 55g/2oz dried weight of pulses per ...
Most traditional recipes call for a variety of canned beans ... To enhance this salad with fresh ingredients, I’ve introduced blanched green beans and chopped celery for some welcome crunch.
Blistering green beans turns them delightfully shriveled and tender, a Sichuan-style method which here creates a similar effect using just a splash of oil, and works wonders even on the ropiest ...