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Stir-fried Twisted Cluster Beans with Sambal

Prep & Cook Time:

45 minutes

Serving:

Serves 4

Difficulty Level:

Type:

Easy

Dietitian-approved

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About the Recipe

Stir-fried with a unique chilli paste concoction, the cholesterol level of this
dish can be further reduced if prawns are omitted.

Ingredients

  • Twisted cluster beans (petai) – 400 g (14½, OZ)

  • Prawns (shrimps) – 200 g (7 oz), peeled and deveined


For the Sambal

  • Cooking oil – 2 Tbsp

  • Dried prawn paste (belachan) – 1 tsp

  • Shallots – 10 g (⅓ Oz), peeled and finely chopped

  • Red chillies – 85 g (3 oz), finely chopped

  • Dried chillies – 5

  • Galangal – 2.5-cm (1-in) knob, peeled and finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1


Slice beans horizontally in half. Bring a pot of water to the boil and blanch beans, then remove and place in cold water to stop the cooking process.


Step 2


Prepare sambal. In a wok, heat oil over medium heat and fry prawn paste until fragrant. Add shallots, chillies and galangal and stir-fry until fragrant. Add prawns and beans and stir to mix well. Stir-fry for another 5 minutes before removing from heat.


Step 3


Dish out and serve immediately.

Source:

A Cookbook for Diabetics by dietitian and a chef - Magdalin Cheong & Daniel Yeo

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