Why do beans squeak?
We had some green beans in a chicken dish, and despite being well-cooked, they still squeaked against the teeth.
Its not an unpleasent sensation, but it doesn't really blend with the other foods.
This has happened with both Green and Yellow beans that have been sliced but not "podded" like peas.
Not sure if it happens with broad beans, but definitely doesn't happen with tinned baked beans. This squeak doesn't happen with cooked pea pods.
So what is special about beans that they can still squeak after cooking? Is it something that can be cooked out of the beans?
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From my experience, this is more likely to happen if the beans are cooked in a dry manner (eg as part of a pie filling, in a very thick sauce, or by sauteeing or baking) than when they are boiled - so par-boiling the beans before adding them might silence the squeak somewhat.
Also, the texture (and colour) of cooked grean beans is known to be somewhat pH dependent - if you are cooking them in a rather acidic sauce (eg one that has wine, vinegar, fruit juices ... added to it), you might also want to consider parcooking your beans separately.
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From my experience, this is more likely to happen if the beans are cooked in a dry manner (eg as part of a pie filling, in a very thick sauce, or by sauteeing or baking) than when they are boiled - so par-boiling the beans before adding them might silence the squeak somewhat.How do you make beans less squeaky?
Cook them in merrily boiling water till they are tender and have a slight bend to them, then toss in olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. No squeaks. Personally, I rather like my beans squeaky.How do you stop green beans from squeaking?
Trim them just enough so they don't soak up a ton of water. Boil or steam until the beans no longer squeak between your teeth. Drain and rinse under cold water.Do green beans squeak?
I was a sophomore in college when I ate fresh green beans for the first time, I was shocked by the squeaky noise they made when chewing and how much jaw strength it took for me to eat them.Why do beans get stringy?
All beans are at their peak when freshly picked with tender young pods. One reason beans are fibrous, tough, and stringy may simply be that they are picked past their prime. Pod diameter, NOT length is the best indicator for harvesting beans, and freshness can be confirmed by an audible snap when the bean is broken.Deepest voice ever
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