Stir-Fried Green Beans Recipe

By Darlene Schmidt, About.com Guide

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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• Measure the Dried Shrimp (Optional).
• Pour Hot Water Over the Dried Shrimp (if using).
• Make the Stir-Fry Sauce.
• Wash and Prepare the Beans.
• Chopping the Beans.
• Stir-Fry the Beans with the Sauce.
• Add the Dried Shrimp + Water.
• Serving the Green Beans

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