The World Vegetarian Cookbook/1999

Long Beans in Coconut Milk

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4-6 10 minutes 7 minutes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1 pound long beans 1 tbsp oil 2 stems lemongrass, sliced
1-inch piece galangal, sliced into thin sticks 1 large red chili, seeded and chopped 1-1/4 cups thin coconut milk
chili "flowers" to garnish



1 Top and tail the beans and cut into 2-inch pieces.
2 Heat the oil in a wok and stir-fry the lemongrass, galangal, and chili for 1 minute. Add the coconut milk and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes.
3 Stir in the beans, reduce the heat, and simmer for 6 minutes. Garnish with chili "flowers" and serve immediately.

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