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Crunchy green beans and flavorful spice paste makes this Green Beans Belacan Stir Fry a tasty side dish. Best eaten with lots of rice. | RotiNRice.com

Green Beans Belacan Stir Fry

Crunchy green beans and flavorful spice paste makes this Green Beans Belacan Stir Fry a tasty side dish. Best eaten with lots of rice.
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Side Dish
Cuisine : Malaysian
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings : 4
Calories : 121kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 red chilies (seeded and cut into pieces)
  • 6 to 8 shallots (peeled and cut into pieces)
  • 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 1 tbsp dried shrimp (washed and soaked for 10 minutes to soften) (15g)
  • ¾ inch cube belacan (shrimp paste), toasted
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb green beans (cut at a diagonal into 1½ inch lengths) (450g)
  • ¼ cup water (60ml) + 3 tbs (for spice paste)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Blend red chilies, shallots, garlic, dried shrimps, and belacan with 3 tablespoons water into a paste.
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  • In a large pan or wok, heat vegetable oil. Stir fry blended spice paste for 4 to 5 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add green beans and fry on high heat. Pour in ¼ cup (60ml) water. Add a little salt if necessary. Continue to stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes until green beans are tender crisp.
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  • Remove and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal
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