Kacang Panjang Kecap Indonesian Green Beans in Sweet Soy
Delight your taste buds with *Kacang Panjang Kecap*, a simple yet flavorful Indonesian dish that transforms green beans into a savory-sweet masterpiece. Perfectly tender-crisp long beans—or your favorite green beans—are stir-fried with garlic, shallots, and fiery red chilies before being coated in the rich, caramelized sweetness of kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce) and a touch of regular soy sauce. With just 15 minutes of cooking time, this quick and easy recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and slightly spicy flavors, making it a versatile side dish for steamed rice, grilled proteins, or even a standalone vegetarian delight. This traditional stir-fry brings authentic Indonesian flavors straight to your table, making it an irresistible weeknight option for those craving bold, comforting tastes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams kacang panjang (long beans) or green beans
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 pieces shallots
- 2 pieces red chilies
- 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 50 milliliters water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the kacang panjang (long beans) or green beans. Cut them into approximately 5 cm (2 inch) pieces.
Peel and finely chop the garlic and shallots. Slice the red chilies thinly.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the garlic, shallots, and chilies to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Pour in the sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), regular soy sauce, and water. Stir well to coat the beans evenly.
Season the dish with salt and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning based on your taste preference.
Lower the heat and let the green beans simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
Serve warm as a side dish with steamed rice or your favorite protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.7 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 660 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 243 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
