Sambal Goreng Boontjes

Indonesian-style string beans simmered with tamarind and galangal

Contents

1. Ingredients
2. Instructions

Ingredients

• String beans, cleaned
• 1 onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• Small piece of ginger root
• 1 tablespoon tamarind (asam)
• Galangal (laos)
• Tomato, diced
• 1 vegetable bouillon cube
• Oil (for frying)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the base

Finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger root. Fry briefly in oil, then add a tablespoon of tamarind and the galangal.

Step 2: Add the beans

Add the cleaned string beans and fry them along briefly. Add the diced tomato and the vegetable bouillon cube.

Step 3: Simmer

Put the lid on the pan and let everything simmer until the beans are done.

Tips

This dish is even better when prepared a day in advance. It pairs perfectly with sambal tempeh goreng.