This is a traditional Afrikaans way of preparing green beans, also known as "Boere Boontjies". I learnt to make this behind my Ouma's apron. As children, it was a treat and I still enjoy beans prepared this way.
Although suet is the genuine fat used by the 'Boere Vrou', it is not considered as a suitable fat to use today as it is saturated fat. You could replace it with butter or olive oil, or a bit of both.
Ingredients:
1 small potato, peeled and chopped into quarter inch cubes - or coarsely grated
1 shallot, peeled and chopped
1 packet of green beans, topped and tailed and chopped into 1 inch pieces - smaller if you wish
30g suet for frying - or butter and/or olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to season
Method:
In a frying pan, melt the suet and add the potatoes, frying for a few minutes until the potato becomes a little translucent. Add the shallot and beans and fry for about 5 minutes until the onion is a little coloured and the beans are cooked, but still crunchy. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper a keep warm until ready to serve.
1 small potato, peeled and chopped into quarter inch cubes - or coarsely grated
1 shallot, peeled and chopped
1 packet of green beans, topped and tailed and chopped into 1 inch pieces - smaller if you wish
30g suet for frying - or butter and/or olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to season
Method:
In a frying pan, melt the suet and add the potatoes, frying for a few minutes until the potato becomes a little translucent. Add the shallot and beans and fry for about 5 minutes until the onion is a little coloured and the beans are cooked, but still crunchy. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper a keep warm until ready to serve.
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