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!

Bobby Sherwood
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.


Jugti's Closet
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I've never been a big fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so good that I couldn't get enough of them.


Dr Atif Yaqoob
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This dish is a great way to change up your usual green bean routine. The sweet and savory flavors are a nice change of pace.


Pue Karen
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook green beans and this recipe didn't disappoint. The green beans were perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing.


Alvin Rodgers
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This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable.


Tuheed Paracha
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The green beans were so flavorful and the sauce was delicious.


Iamkisssam1 Official
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This recipe is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids loved the green beans and they didn't even realize they were eating them.


Alamin Ahammed
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavors.


Naeem Lahori
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I also added some other vegetables, like carrots and bell peppers, to make it a more complete meal.


MÃLIK Mamaa
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but this recipe made me change my mind. The sauce was so good that I couldn't stop eating them.


HaDIA kashif
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This dish was a disappointment. The green beans were overcooked and the sauce was too thin.


arthur tozo
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.


Ricardo Andalon
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Ganjam Gaming
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The green beans were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced.


Jazmine Robinson
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I love how this dish is both healthy and delicious. The green beans are packed with nutrients and the sauce is made with all-natural ingredients.


Colin O'Brien
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing.


AverageRockPC
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I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a hit with my family. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is perfect.


Shamim 777
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This was a great recipe! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.