Sambal Green Beans with Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans, trimmed
• 2 tbsp sambal (or sriracha + 1 tsp fish sauce)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, sliced
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp neutral oil
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
• Fried egg, to top (optional)

Method

1. Get a wok or wide skillet properly hot, add the oil, and throw in the beans. Let them blister and char in spots, tossing occasionally, 4–5 minutes — the wrinkly char is flavor, not damage.
2. Push the beans aside, drop the heat to medium, and fry the garlic and shallot 60 seconds until golden.
3. Add the sambal and sugar and stir 30 seconds — frying the chili paste in oil wakes it up in a way stirring it in never will.
4. Toss everything together with a splash of water until the beans are glossed in brick-red sauce.
5. Serve over rice, crowned with a crispy fried egg if you're wise. Sweat is seasoning.