Author:

Putri Zorqy

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Long Bean Sambal Pencok

Serves 4–5 people

Ingredients:

  • 10 young long beans
  • 5 sprigs of Thai basil / Indonesian basil (kemangi)
  • 4 pieces aromatic ginger (kencur)
  • 2 shallots
  • 5 red curly chilies
  • 5 bird’s eye chilies
  • 1/2 piece palm sugar / brown sugar
  • Shrimp paste (vegan)
  • Granulated sugar
  • Salt
  • Kaffir lime / lime

How to Cook:

  • Slice the long beans according to your preferred size.
  • Grind the chilies, shallots, kencur, and the other seasonings into a smooth paste using a mortar and pestle. Adjust the taste, then squeeze in enough lime juice to add aroma and freshness.
  • Add the sliced long beans and the picked Thai basil leaves, then lightly pound occasionally and mix until evenly combined.
  • The long bean pencok is ready to serve.
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