Moluccan Sajoer Beans
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 239kcal
Molukse sajoer beans is a traditional Moluccan vegetable dish with green beans that gently cook in coconut milk. This recipe for Molukse sajoer beans has a full, savory flavour thanks to trassi and a light sweetness that provides balance. The dish is cooked until tender and served with rice in the Moluccan cuisine.
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Ingredients
- 400 g green beans
- 1 onion Finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 red chilli in rings
- 0.5 tsp prawn paste
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 250 ml water
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash 400 g green beans, trim the ends and cut or break them in half. Peel 1 onion and chop finely. Peel and chop 2 cloves garlic. Slice 1 red chilli into thin rings and optionally remove the seeds for a milder taste. Prepare all ingredients so you can cook calmly.
Cooking
- Place a pan over medium heat and heat 1 tbsp sunflower oil. Add the onion and sauté gently until soft and translucent without coloring. Add the garlic, red chilli, and 0.5 tsp prawn paste and cook while stirring until the trassi dissolves and the spices start to release their aroma. Pour 400 ml coconut milk and 250 ml water into the pan and stir gently. Bring to a boil, add the green beans and let simmer until tender but still slightly firm, about 10 to 15 minutes. Season with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp sugar and taste to see if the flavour is balanced.
To serve
- Serve the Moluccan sajoer beans hot with white rice. This dish is often eaten as a fixed vegetable dish within a Moluccan meal and pairs well with fish or chicken.
Notes
This sajoer is often deliberately kept mild in Moluccan cuisine to provide balance alongside spicier dishes. The next day the flavour is often fuller because the green beans absorb extra aroma from the coconut milk. Store covered for up to 2 days in the refrigerator and reheat slowly without bringing it to a boil again.
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sugars: 5g