Sambal Goreng Boontjes

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Sambal Goreng Boontjes is a dutch-indies side dish that immediately gives a meal more character. Green beans cooked with onion, garlic and sambal, a familiar spicy side dish on many Dutch-Indonesian tables. It is especially useful with rice, noodles, grilled dishes or a small rice-table style spread.

How do you serve Sambal Goreng Boontjes?

Sambal Goreng Boontjes is best used to give a meal more contrast. With rice, noodles, grilled food or a Dutch-Indies style spread, it can add freshness, heat, creaminess or a nutty layer. Start with a small serving, because side dishes like this should lift the rest of the plate without taking over completely.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 12 min

Ingredients

• Green beans – 500 g
• Onion – 1
• Garlic cloves – 2
• Sambal oelek – 1 to 2 tsp
• Sweet soy sauce – 2 tbsp
• Oil – 1 tbsp
• Salt – to taste

Method

STEP 1
Cook the green beans until just tender.

STEP 2
Fry onion and garlic, then add sambal.

STEP 3
Add the beans and sweet soy and toss everything together.

STEP 4
Cook briefly until hot and glossy.

STEP 5
Serve as a side dish.