Chinese Long Beans with Sambal Orange Water Recipe

Name: Chinese Long Beans with Sambal Orange Water
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon sambal; 1 1/2 tablespoon grapeseed oil; 1 pound Chinese long beans, cleaned and cut into 2 to 3-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sambal
1 1/2 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 pound Chinese long beans, cleaned and cut into 2 to 3-inch pieces
1 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
In a medium bowl, blend the water, orange juice, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, garlic, ginger and sambal, until well combined and set aside.
2
In a large skillet over high heat, add the grapeseed oil and the beans and cook until they shrivel slightly.
3
Once cooked, remove the beans from the pan to paper towels, to drain.
4
Return the skillet to medium-high heat, add orange water mixture, and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce the mixture until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 20 to 30 minutes.
6
Lower the heat to medium and add cooked beans.
7
Toss the beans in the orange water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Transfer the bean mixture to a serving dish and serve.

180

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Chinese Long Beans with Sambal Orange Water 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Long Beans with Sambal Orange Water

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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