Sambal Green Beans
These Sambal Green Beans are so tasty plus they're super quick and easy to make! If you like Asian flavors, you’ll definitely love them!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. (500 g) green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp. canola oil tips & tricks
- 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil tips & tricks
- 1 tbsp. sambal oelek
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. ginger, minced
- 3 large cloves garlic, pressed
- ground Himalayan sea salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds, for garnish
Directions
- Blanch green beans in boiling salted water for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Using a spider strainer, transfer them to an ice bath; set aside for 5 minutes.
- Drain beans in a colander before placing them on a single layer on a cutting board lined with paper towels. Pat them dry using more paper towels; set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal oelek and brown sugar; set aside
- In a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. When hot, add ginger and garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add blanched beans and toss constantly for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the soy sauce mixture and stir to coat; toss continuously for 1 minute.
- When the sauce starts simmering, season lightly with ground sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add sesame seeds and stir to combine.
- Remove from the heat and serve immediately.