Green Beans With Mustard Seeds Cashews And Coconut Food

GREEN BEANS WITH MUSTARD SEEDS, CASHEWS AND COCONUT

Steps:

• Place a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add coconut flakes and toast, shaking pan occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer flakes to a bowl.
• Heat oil in the same skillet. Add garlic, ginger, mustard seed, turmeric, red pepper flakes and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
• Stir in basil, green beans and salt. Toss well to coat in oil and seasonings.
• Add 1/3 cup water, cover partly and reduce heat to medium. Cook until beans are tender, about 8 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated and the beans are wilted and lightly colored. Toss in cashews and coconut flakes. Serve over rice, with lime wedges.

GREEN BEANS WITH MUSTARD

Steps:

• To make about 1 1/2 pints of Roman mustard combine the mustard seed, vinegar and grape juice, and mix in the salt and cumin. Leave to soak, covered but not sealed for 36 to 48 hours. Put into a food processor and whiz for 1 to 2 minutes or until coarsely ground, then add the almonds and pine nuts and whiz very briefly until they are completely broken up, not over-processed.
• Top and tail the beans, then slice them into 1-inch pieces diagonally. Cook in boiling salted water for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on their age. They should be tender but still have a slight bite. Drain.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in the empty pan. Blend the chili, garlic, and mustard together with a pinch of salt. Add to the pan and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the beans and stir thoroughly over a very low heat.
• In a small pan heat the remaining oil, add the mustard seed and cumin, and cover. Cook until they start to splutter. Pour over the beans and serve immediately.

GREEN BEANS WITH MUSTARD OIL AND BLACK MUSTARD SEEDS

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste and the beans. Cook until the beans are tender but still firm, about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In large skillet, heat the oil with the mustard seeds. As soon as seeds begin to pop, about 2 to 3 minutes, add the scallions. Saute for 20 seconds, then add the beans, tossing them until the oil is evenly distributed.
• Add the cilantro and toss again. Taste for salt and serve.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH COCONUT

Steps:

• Stir together coconut and water in a bowl. Let soak at room temperature until water is absorbed, about 1 hour.
• Cook beans in a 6-quart heavy pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer beans to a colander set in a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, then drain well.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add mustard seeds, chile, and bay leaf and sauté, stirring, until mustard seeds make popping sounds, about 1 minute. Add beans and stir until coated with oil. Add coconut mixture and cook, stirring, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.
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GREEN BEANS WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• Place green beans in a pot of boilling water and cook for 5 minutes.
• Drain beans and immediately place in a bowl of ice-cold water, drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat for 30 seconds.
• Add onions, cashews, salt and pepper.
• Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until onions are softened.
• Add the cooked green beans, raise heat to high, stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until beans feel hot to the touch.
• Take care not to burn the cashews during process.
• Transfer the beans to a serving plate and garnish with chopped parsley.
• Serve.

SPICY CHINESE MUSTARD GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook uncovered until bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Mix mustard powder and cold water together in a small bowl to make a paste. Stir in vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, sugar, and salt.
• Pour mustard paste mixture over green beans; toss to coat. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

GREEN BEANS AND CASHEWS

Steps:

• Trim green beans and then cut into 1-1/2 inch diagonal lengths.
• Heat oil in wok or frying pan.
• Add garlic, cashew nuts, & crushed red pepper flakes.
• Cook 2 minutes.
• Add beans & soy sauce, stir-fry 2-3 minutes, or until nuts are golden and beans just tender.
• Serve hot.

HARICOTS VERTS WITH MUSTARD SEEDS AND TOASTED COCONUT

Steps:

• Cook beans in a 3-quart saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes, then drain in a colander. Rinse under cold running water to stop cooking and drain well.
• Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook coconut, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
• Cook mustard seeds in remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat, covered, shaking skillet, until popping subsides, about 1 minute.
• Add beans to skillet with salt to taste and sauté, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Serve sprinkled with coconut.