balinese green bean salad

Name: Balinese Green Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 3 - 4
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: - 400g green beans, topped & tailed; - 2 tbsp roasted sesame seeds; - 1 shallot, finely chopped; ## DRESSING; - ¾ cup roasted peanuts skin on; - 1 tsp sesame oil; - 1 med red chili, finely chopped; - 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; - ¼ tsp salt; - 30g palm sugar; - 3cm piece lemon grass, finely sliced; - 4 cm piece ginger, peeled & chopped; - 1 lime zested & juiced; - ¼ tsp black pepper, cracked; - 4 tbsp kecap manis; - 120mls coconut milk; - ¼ cup water; - toasted shredded coconut to garnish; - shredded lime leaves and lime wedges to garnish

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Updated on Jun 27, 2016

This recipe is posted here for play in CQ3 - Indonesia. Found at website: https://asianinspirations.com.au/recipe/balinese-green-bean-salad/ This hearty green bean salad is a Balinese classic dish that is perfect for your weeknight dinner. Enjoy this with a steaming hot bowl of rice or pair it with a warm coconut milk soup.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 3 - 4

Ingredients

400g green beans, topped & tailed
2 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
1 shallot, finely chopped
DRESSING
¾ cup roasted peanuts skin on
1 tsp sesame oil
1 med red chili, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
¼ tsp salt
30g palm sugar
3cm piece lemon grass, finely sliced
4 cm piece ginger, peeled & chopped
1 lime zested & juiced
¼ tsp black pepper, cracked
4 tbsp kecap manis
120mls coconut milk
¼ cup water
toasted shredded coconut to garnish
shredded lime leaves and lime wedges to garnish

How To Make balinese green bean salad

Step 1

Prepare beans and blanch in boiling salted water for 4 minutes, then refresh in iced water until required.

Step 2

Using a large mortar & pestle crush the peanuts finely, add the sesame oil, chili, garlic, salt, palm sugar, lemon grass, ginger, pepper, lime zest & juice until well combined.
Step 3

Add the Kecap manis and coconut milk to the peanut paste and blend until sauce is smooth. Taste and season with salt. Place sauce and water into a small pan and heat over a low heat stirring 2 mins.
Step 4

Combine the drained beans, sesame seeds and shallot in a large bowl.
Step 5

Arrange the beans on a large serving platter and pour over the peanut and coconut dressing.
Step 6

Garnish with toasted coconut and shredded lime leaves and Lime Wedges.
Step 7

Your Balinese green bean salad is ready!
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