GARLIC STIR FRY BEANS RECIPE
Garlic stir fry french beans has oodles of garlic which gives the beans an aromatic flavour. It's straightforward and simple; its whiff is unmistakable.
Ingredients
- 250 gms french beans
- 8 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 3-4 cups water
- ½-¾ tsp black pepper powder (freshly ground)
- 1.5-2 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the french beans, then snip both ends.
- Bring to boil 3-4 cups water with salt doing so on high heat, add the french beans when the water comes to a boil. Let simmer for 5-7 minutes, on low heat till par-boiled.
- When done, remove from fire, drain in a sieved bowl and keep aside.
- Heat a non-stick pan with butter, add the chopped garlic and saute for a few seconds. Add the blanched beans, salt and pepper and saute for a further 3-5 minutes. Turn off the stove, remove the pan from the heat and place on a steaming tray/rack to not allow it to cook further.
- Play around with some ready fried onions, if you have some in stock. Toss a palmful of fried onions over the beans to give it a twist. This is an OPTIONAL step.