Long Beans Belacan Stir Fry
Long Beans Belacan Stir Fry is another Malaysian classic using kajang panjang (longbeans) instead of kangkung. Crunchy and super tasty!
Keyword : long beans belacan, long beans stir fry
Servings:
Calories: 135kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz long beans /kajang panjang, cut into 2-inch lengths (340g)
- 3 red chilies (seeded and cut into pieces)
- 6 to 8 shallots or 1 medium onion (peeled and cut into pieces)
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1 tbsp dried shrimps (washed and soaked for 10 minutes to soften) (15g)
- ¾ inch cube belacan / shrimp paste (toasted)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Blend red chilies, shallots, garlic, dried shrimps, and belacan into a paste. Add 2 tablespoons of water if necessary.
- In a large pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium high heat. Saute blended spice paste for 4 to 5 minutes until it is fragrant.
- Add prepared long beans and stir fry until long beans are coated with the spice paste.
- Add water, and place a lid on the fry pan or wok for 3 minutes.
- Open the lid, add salt and continue to stir fry for 2 to 3 more minutes until sauce has thicken.
- Transfer to a dish and serve immediately with congee or steamed rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal
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