INDONESIAN GREEN SPICED BEANS

Posted by Carole-Anne on October 21, 2008

Healthy Recipes recommends this delightful side dish; green beans Indonesian style.  Many Indonesian dishes are great for healthy living, so just enjoy this one.

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb. green beans

1/4 cup shallots

3 cloves garlic sliced very thinly

2 green hot pepper sliced

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1 1/2 tsp minced ginger root

3/4 cup chopped canned tomatoes

2 tsp hot chili paste

1 tsp granulated sugar

2 tsp lemon or lime juice

2 tbsp extra-virgin peanut oil or olive oil

2 tsp Kikkoman sauce (soy sauce)

Dash of  oyster sauce

JUST FOLLOW ME:

 Cut beans diagonally about 2 inches in length; set aside

Using a skillet or a wok, heat oil, fry shallots, garlic, hot peppers and add cumin seeds cooking until shallots are light golden color.

Add beans, shredded coconut, stirring for another 3 minutes.

Add oyster sauce and stir-fry for another minute before adding the chopped tomatoes (canned).

Stir-fry until beans are tender and crispy.  If there is a problem with sticking, just sprinkle a little water over the stir-fry.

Stir in lime juice and Kikkoman sauce.

This delightfully healthy recipe serves 4 – 6 servings.

Voila – it is done!