Green Beans Algerian Style Food

GREEN BEANS ALGERIAN-STYLE

Steps:

• Clean and trim green beans. Blanch the green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for about 1 minute or until bright green.
• Drain the green beans, rinse to stop the cooking process and set aside.
• Heat up the oil in a sautè pan. Place remaining ingredients in the saucepan over medium heat and cook for two minutes; stirring constantly.
• Pour the spice mixture over the green beans and toss gently until beans are thoroughly coated.
• Serve warm.

ALGERIAN GREEN BEANS WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Simmer beans in water until just tender, about 30 minutes. drain in arab countries i have read that they like their beans well done , cook them to your taste
• Place, oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, and cloves in a saucepan.
• Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add almonds to coat.
• Pour oil mixture over green beans.
• Toss gently until beans are coated.

MY LOUBIA / LUBIA / LOOBIA - CLASSIC ALGERIAN BEANS!

Steps:

• The night before you want to make loubia, place the dried beans in a large bowl & cover with cold water. Allow to soak overnight, then rinse & drain before use.
• In a large stock pot, dutch oven or casserole dish (about 4.5 L capacity), seal the meat in the olive oil. Add the beans, paprika & cumin, mix well & cook on low heat for a few minutes.
• Pour 2 litres of water over the beans, add the salt & pepper. Cover & cook on a medium heat - so the loubia is on a fast simmer - for 1 hour.
• After 1 hour, add 500ml extra water & the pureed / liquidised tin of plum tomatoes / passata. Add the garlic, 2 tsp salt, 2 1/2 tsp paprika & 1 1/2 tsp cumin.
• Cover & cook for 30 minutes on medium heat as before.
• After 30 minutes, remove the lid & simmer uncovered for a further 30 minutes. Do not let the sauce become too thick as when you add the olive oil & vinegar for serving, it thicken the sacue up automatically.
• Check seasoning, you may need additional salt, then serve piping hot with plenty of fresh crusty bread.
• Either add 1 tablespoon of olive oil & 1-2 tsp vinegar to each bowl before serving or let people add it themselves at the table.

KACANG PANJANG KECAP - INDONESIAN GREEN BEANS IN SWEET SOY

Steps:

• Put garlic, fresh shallots, and 2 tablespoons water into a mortar and pestle and smash into a smooth paste. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a wok over medium-low heat. Add paste and cook, stirring, about 8 minutes. Add beans and chiles, stir to combine.
• Add kecap manis and 1/4 cup water, stir to coat. Increase heat to medium high and stir-fry until beans are barely fork tender, 6-8 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste and transfer to a large bowl.
• Let beans rest for about 10 minutes before serving, to allow flavors to intensify. Garnish with generous amount of fried shallots, and serve with festive yellow rice. Enjoy!

ALGERIAN GREEN BEAN AND LAMB TAGINE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan or soup pot.
• Add the lamb, onion and garlic and sauté until lamb is browned.
• Add the salt, pepper, 1 tsp cumin, cayenne and saffron or turmeric and sauté a minute more.
• The original recipe calls for the sliced tomatoes to be added with the second onion/parsley/cumin; if you would rather do it this way, do not add them in the following step.
• Add water and tomatoes (if using here) and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes.
• Add the green beans and simmer for about 10 minutes more, until almost tender.
• Add the sliced onion, tomatoes (if using here), parsley and remaining 1 tsp cumin.
• Simmer for about 10 minutes more.
• Serve hot over couscous.