Faux Bubble and Squeak

Faux Bubble and Squeak

The traditional Bubble and Squeak is a British dish that is composed of cabbage and potatoes. The name is derived from the sounds that emanate while cooking this dish. The components are placed over medium-high heat until it bubbles vigorously, and then when the liquid evaporates, the vegetables squeak as if to say, 'I'm done! Take me off the heat!'

I came across this recipe with green beans on a Tik Tok video and because it's so easy, requiring minimal intervention, use it on occasions when a side dish is required to complement a meal. The first time I made it, the squeaky sound at the end caught my attention, so I call it Faux Bubble and Squeak because even though it's nothing like the original, the cooking sounds are the same. It takes only 3 ingredients, canned green beans, and a tablespoon each of oil and sugar.

Ingredients

2 (10 oz.) cans cut green beans with liquid

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

1 Tbsp. sugar

Directions

1. Place green beans along with liquid into a pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add oil and sugar, give it a quick stir and bring to a vigorous boil.
3. Turn heat down to medium and allow it to bubble fiercely.
4. It takes about 15 minutes for the green beans to absorb all the liquid, at which time it begins squeaking.
5. That's the signal that the green beans are done.
6. The oil gives the green beans a lovely sheen and the sugar caramelizes slightly, resulting in a delicious side dish that is fit for a king.

To dress it up a little, garnish with your choice of deep-fried onions, raw slivered onions or sliced almonds.