Kacang Panjang Kecap Indonesian Green Beans In Sweet Soy Recipes

Steps:

• Put garlic, fresh shallots, and 2 tablespoons water into a mortar and pestle and smash into a smooth paste. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a wok over medium-low heat. Add paste and cook, stirring, about 8 minutes. Add beans and chiles, stir to combine.
• Add kecap manis and 1/4 cup water, stir to coat. Increase heat to medium high and stir-fry until beans are barely fork tender, 6-8 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste and transfer to a large bowl.
• Let beans rest for about 10 minutes before serving, to allow flavors to intensify. Garnish with generous amount of fried shallots, and serve with festive yellow rice. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Heat a wok or skillet- when hot add the oil and let it get hot Saute the chilies and other seasoning for about 1 minute Add onions & beans, saute for 2 minutes Add water and salt, cover and simmer for 4 minutes Add bean sprouts cover and simmer 1 minute longer Serve over rice or noodles.

Steps:

• Carmelize the sugar in saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently.
• When the sugar has melted, add the remaining ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved.
• Lower heat and cook for 10 minutes more.
• Removed from heat and allow to cool.
• Pour into a bottle and store in the fridge.
• This can be stored for several months.
• I do not strain it as the flavor improves with time.

Steps:

• Half-fill a large bowl with water and ice cubes and set it beside the stove.
• Combine sugar and water in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Once it starts boiling, cook without stirring until syrup turns amber, 5 to 10 minutes. Immediately set saucepan in ice water for about 30 seconds.
• Add soy sauce, star anise and garlic to cooled caramel.
• Return pan to medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let cool completely. Discard garlic. Transfer to a jar (sterilized if keeping longer than 1 week) and let mellow overnight in the refrigerator before using.
• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.