Simple Boiled String Beans

Name: Simple Boiled String Beans
Ingredients: 1 pound String Beans (Fresh string beans, also known as green beans); 6 cups Water (For boiling); 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste); 2 tablespoons Butter (Unsalted, or to taste)

A basic recipe for cooking string beans, focusing on a simple boiling method. Modernized with updated timings and clear instructions.

Ingredients

1 pound String Beans (Fresh string beans, also known as green beans)
6 cups Water (For boiling)
0.5 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste)
2 tablespoons Butter (Unsalted, or to taste)

Instructions

1Wash the string beans thoroughly. Remove the strings (if any) and snap or cut them into approximately 1-inch pieces.
2Bring the water to a rolling boil in a pot. Add the string beans. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the beans are tender but still slightly crisp. Add salt during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
3Drain the cooked string beans in a colander. Return the beans to the pot. Add butter and salt to taste. Toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.