Title: GREEN BEANS IN OLIVE OIL
Categories: Appetizers, Turkish, Beans
Yield: 4 servings
1 lb Green beans
1 md Onion, chopped
2 ea Chopped tomatoes
1 ts Salt
1/3 c Extra virgin olive oil
3 1/2 ts Sugar
1/2-2 c water
Trim beans & cut into 3 pieces, wash & drain.
Put onion & tomato into a heavy pan. Sprinkle with salt & rub in
lightly with fingers. Stir in the beans, olive oil & sugar, mix
well. Cover & cook for 15 minutes over medium heat. Stir
occasionally. The beans will lose their colour & soften. When all
the moisture has been absorbed, stir-fry the beans for 2 to 3
minutes. Add 1/2 cup water, cover & simmer for 40 to 50 minutes, till
the beans are tender. Add more water if necessary, 1/2 cup at a time.
When cooked, the dish should be very moist but not watery. Serve cold
as part of a buffet.
Ayla Esen Algar, "The Complete Book of Turkish Cooking"
