STIR-FRIED LONG BEANS WITH ROASTED CHILLI SAUCE AND THAI BASIL

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Stir-Fried Long Beans With Roasted Chilli Sauce and Thai Basil image

Tua Yao Pad Prik Pow. An authentic Thai dish from cooking instructer, Kasma Loha-unchit Clark, www.thaifoodandtravel.com

Provided by Mrs. Grosh

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb long beans
2 tablespoons peanut oil, for stir-frying
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons roasted chili paste (nahm prk pow)
1 tablespoon fish sauce, to taste
1/2-1 cup thai sweet basil (bai horapa)

Steps:

  • Trim and discard the ends of the long beans. Cut the beans crosswise into segments about 1 1/2 inches long.
  • Heat a wok over high heat until hot. Swirl in the oil to coat the surface evenly. When the oil is hot, stir in the garlic and saute a few seconds.
  • Toss in the long beans and stir-fry 1-2 minutes.
  • Spoon in the roast chilli paste. Stir to mix well with the beans.
  • Add a quarter cup of water, stir and cover with a lid to allow the beans to steam.
  • Open lid and stir occasionally, adding more water as needed until the beans begin to turn tender.
  • Season to taste with fish sauce.
  • Add the basil, stir well into the mixture to wilt.
  • Continue to stir-fry until the beans are tender to your liking.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm along with the other dishes with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.8, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 235.3, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.5

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