KACANG PANJANG KECAP - INDONESIAN GREEN BEANS IN SWEET SOY

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This is a simple but delicious Indonesian recipe for French / green beans. It goes perfectly with Nasi Kuning (festive yellow rice). This recipe comes from 'Recipes from our Thai kitchen'. Time to make doesn't include resting time.

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Beans

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 shallots, chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb French style green bean, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 -5 fresh Thai red chili peppers, halved lengthways & deseeded
3 tablespoons ketjap manis (kecap manis, Indonesian sweet soy sauce)
1 fresh tomato, deseeded and cut into wedges
1 tablespoon fried shallot
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Put garlic, fresh shallots, and 2 tablespoons water into a mortar and pestle and smash into a smooth paste. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-low heat. Add paste and cook, stirring, about 8 minutes. Add beans and chiles, stir to combine.
  • Add kecap manis and 1/4 cup water, stir to coat. Increase heat to medium high and stir-fry until beans are barely fork tender, 6-8 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Let beans rest for about 10 minutes before serving, to allow flavors to intensify. Garnish with generous amount of fried shallots, and serve with festive yellow rice. Enjoy!

Ibusiai Ncitha
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The green beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very tasty. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


Shannon Dalton
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The green beans are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. It's a great side dish for any meal.


Kim Anna
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This recipe is a keeper! The green beans were perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. I served it over chicken and rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Muhammad Huraira
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the green beans. They were so tasty and easy to eat. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Ms Ruby
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This is a simple but delicious recipe. The green beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


Ejaz Ahmad Vlogs
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were so flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abshar Khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I had a bag of green beans that were starting to wilt, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The beans turned out great, and the sauce was very tasty.


Carlos Diaz
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the green beans turned out perfectly. They were cooked through but still had a nice crunch. The sauce was also very flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Katy Tambovsky
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I've tried many different recipes for green beans, but this one is by far the best. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is amazing. I also love that it's a one-pot dish, so cleanup is a breeze.


Mahmoud Hani
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This Indonesian green bean dish was a hit! The beans were perfectly crisp-tender and the sweet soy sauce gave them a delicious glaze. I added a bit of chili pepper for a little heat, and it was perfect. My family loved it, and I'll definitely be maki