Green Beans and Carrots with Ginger and Chiles

Name: Green Beans and Carrots with Ginger and Chiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound green beans (preferably long beans); 2 medium carrots; 3 to 4 fresh hot green chilies; 1 (1-inch) cube fresh ginger; 1 (1-inch) cube fresh galangal, optional; 4 to 6 garlic cloves; 2 shallots, or 1/2 onion; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 8 to 10 fresh or dried curry leaves, or 2 bay leaves; 3/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1
Trim the beans and cut into 1-inch pieces.
2
Peel the carrots and cut into 2-inch lengths, then cut each piece lengthwise into quarters and halve these.
3
Finely chop the green chilies.
4
Peel the ginger and cut into paper-thin slices.
5
Stack a few slices together at a time and cut them into minute dice.
6
If using fresh galangal, peel and dice it in the same way.
7
Peel and finely chop the garlic and shallots.
8
Set a wok over a high heat and swirl in the oil.
9
When the oil is hot, put in the chilies, ginger, galangal, garlic, shallots, and curry (or bay) leaves.
10
Stir and fry briefly until the spices start to brown.
11
Add the green beans, carrots, and salt.
12
Stir and fry for 1 minute.
13
Pour in 3/4 cup water and cover with a lid.
14
Turn the heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender.

340

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 pound green beans (preferably long beans), 2 medium carrots, 3 to 4 fresh hot green chilies, 1 (1-inch) cube fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Green Beans and Carrots with Ginger and Chiles 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!