Akha Beans Recipe

Name: Akha Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
Slice the beans diagonally or halve them. Steam the beans for a few minutes until lightly cooked. Remove to a mixing bowl.
2
Dry roast the sesame seeds until golden. Remove them before completely browned. Set aside to cool.
3
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.
4
Add the soy sauce and gently mix into the salad by hand. Add the chopped mint and sawtooth herb.
5
Add the dry roasted sesame seeds if using and gently mix in by hand.

780

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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), and more.

Yes, Akha Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Akha Beans

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