sambal green beans
These are so tasty plus they're super quick and easy to make! If you like Asian flavors, you’ll definitely love them!
prep time
5 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound (500 g) green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 3 large cloves garlic, pressed
- ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
How To Make sambal green beans
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Step 1Blanch green beans in boiling salted water for 3 to 4 minutes.
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Step 2Using a spider strainer, transfer them to an ice bath; set aside for 5 minutes.
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Step 3Drain beans in a colander before placing them on a single layer on a cutting board lined with paper towels. Pat them dry using more paper towels; set aside.
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Step 4In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal oelek and brown sugar; set aside
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Step 5In a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. When hot, add ginger and garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.
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Step 6Add blanched beans and toss constantly for 3 minutes.
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Step 7Pour in the soy sauce mixture and stir to coat; toss continuously for 1 minute.
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Step 8When the sauce starts simmering, season lightly with ground sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add sesame seeds and stir to combine.
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Step 9Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
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Step 10To view this incredible side dish on YouTube, click on this link >>> https://youtu.be/wAmWsgfUifY
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Culture:
Asian
Category:
Vegetables
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Stove Top
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#easy recipe
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#Malaysian cuisine
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