Fried Green Beans With Coconut Recipe

Name: Fried Green Beans With Coconut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; ½ cup onion, peeled and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut crosswise into small pieces; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
½ cup onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut crosswise into small pieces
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice

1
In a 10-inch heavy skillet or 12-inch wok, heat the butter over moderate heat until a drop of cold water dropped into it splutters instantly.
2
Add the mustard seeds and fry for 30 seconds.
3
Thoroughly stir in the onion, ginger, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
4
Add the green bean pieces.
5
Stirring constantly, add the cayenne and fry for 5 minutes longer.
6
Add the coconut and cilantro, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pan.
7
Stirring occasionally, cook for 5-8 minutes more, or until the beans are crisp-tender.
8
Sprinkle with lemon juice, taste for seasoning, and serve at once.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds, ½ cup onion, peeled and finely chopped, 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Fried Green Beans With Coconut falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Green Beans With Coconut

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