Saturday, September 3, 2011

Indonesian Green Beans Curry


















I have not tried this recipe as yet, but posting it without delay because I think it will make someone or other happy :)  I am told it is very simple and very tasty. The recipe is Indonesian, and it was translated from Dutch to English for me by a Dutch friend of a friend - I have met her just once. Thanks so much, Rixt!

Ingredients:

  1. 1/2 kg green beans,
  2. 2 onions
  3. 1 garlic clove
  4. 1 small can (70 grams) of tomato puree
  5. 1 can (400ml) coconut milk and
  6. 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
  7. 2 table spoons peanut butter

Preparation:

  1. Wash and cut the ends of the beans and cut in half. Cut onions in small chunks, as well as the garlic.
  2. Fry onions in some oil untill transparent and tender. Add garlic.
  3. Add tomato puree and soy sauce. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in coconut milk. Add the beans together with 2 tbspoons of peanut butter.
  5. Stir and cook slowly for 10 minutes or until beans are soft but still chunky.

The dish is not spicy at all, so I recommend to add some green chilly to the onion and the garlic, or serve with chilli flakes.

It's not part of the recipe, but I will roast some shaved almonds and shredded coconut and sprinkle that over the dish as a garnish, just before serving.

This goes very well with rice.

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