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Ethiopian Turmeric Stewed Green Beans And Potatoes

Name: Ethiopian Turmeric Stewed Green Beans And Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 300 g fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes; 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 180 ml vegetable broth; 1 medium jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings

Tender green beans and potato cubes simmered gently in a mild aromatic base of ginger, garlic, sweet onions, and earthy turmeric.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

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Technique to learn

sweating aromatic spices

Briefly frying ground spices in warm oil alongside fresh aromatics to dissolve fat-soluble flavor compounds.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or shallow pot over medium heat.
Step 2: Add sliced onions and cook for 6 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
Step 3: Stir in garlic, grated ginger, and ground turmeric, sauteing for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4: Add potato cubes and green beans to the pan, tossing well to coat evenly with the yellow turmeric oil.

Step 5: Pour in vegetable broth and season with half a teaspoon of salt. Bring liquid to a gentle boil.

Step 6: Cover skillet tightly with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 7: Uncover, stir in jalapeno slices, and let simmer uncovered for 3 minutes to allow extra steam to release before serving.

Cooking tips

Cut the potatoes into uniform half-inch cubes so they finish cooking at the same time as the green beans.
For a rich non-vegan variation, swap vegetable oil for clarified butter.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Ethiopian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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