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Stir-Fried Green Beans Recipe

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Measure the Dried Shrimp (Optional).

Scooping out the Dried Shrimp

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Ingredients

  • 2-4 cups regular green beans OR 1 bundle of Chinese "long beans"
  • 3 Tbsp. very small dried shrimp (available at Asian Markets, either by weight or in packets), OR add 1 extra tsp. shrimp paste to the stir-fry sauce
  • 1/4 cup hot water (only if using dried shrimp)
  • STIR-FRY SAUCE:

  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 thumb-size galangal OR ginger, sliced
  • 2 shallots OR 2 slices cooking onion
  • 1 tsp. shrimp paste (available by the jar at Asian stores)[/lli]
  • 1 tsp. brown sugar
  • 1-2 red chilies, OR 1-2 tsp. red chilli sauce (to taste)
  • 2 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp. fish sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • First, measure out 3 Tbsp. dried shrimp (if using). Place it in a cup or small bowl. Note: This kind of dried shrimp can be purchased by weight at Asian spice and herb stores, or in packages at Asian food stores.

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