Akha Beans
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb green beans, ends removed ⓘ
- 12 garlic cloves, roasted and peeled (roast the entire head before peeling the cloves) ⓘ
- 1 piece ginger, thumb-size, roasted and peeled (if not using sesame seeds) ⓘ
- 2 -3 tablespoons sesame seeds (if not using ginger)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sawtooth herbs, chopped (or substitute culantro) ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons spring onions, white stalk and greens, finely chopped ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon mint leaf, chopped (or substitute cilantro) ⓘ
Instructions
- Slice the beans diagonally or halve them. Steam the beans for a few minutes until lightly cooked. Remove to a mixing bowl.
- Dry roast the sesame seeds until golden. Remove them before completely browned. Set aside to cool.
- Put the peeled, roasted garlic cloves and salt in a mortar. Slice the roasted ginger if using. Add to the mortar. Pound the ingredients together until well-integrated. Tip this mixture over the beans.
- Add the soy sauce and gently mix into the salad by hand. Add the chopped mint and sawtooth herb.
- Add the dry roasted sesame seeds if using and gently mix in by hand.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
317
kcal
16% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).