Mixed Yellow and Green Beans with Peanuts, Ginger and Lime
Mixed Yellow and Green Beans with Peanuts, Ginger and Lime - Were talking fresh ginger, shallots, lemongrass, garlic, lime, cilantro and chopped peanuts!
1/3cuppacked cilantro leaves, plus more for serving
Instructions
Working in batches, cook beans in a large pot of boiling, salted water for 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl of ice water. Allow to cool, drain and pat dry.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium and cook shallot, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the ginger paste, lemongrass paste, chopped garlic and cook, stirring, until very fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl and season with kosher salt and fresh black pepper.
Heat another tablespoon of olive oil in same skillet over medium-high. Cook peanuts, tossing often, until golden brown for about 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels, then coarsely chop. Set aside 1 tablespoon of the chopped peanuts for garnishing.
Whisk lime zest, lime juice, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil into shallot mixture. Add the mixed, cooled beans, remaining peanuts, and chopped cilantro and toss to coat. Season with kosher salt and fresh black pepper if needed. Serve topped with more cilantro and reserved peanuts.
Notes
In most markets you can now find chopped garlic, grated lemongrass and ginger paste all made for you in tubes or glass jars. If using fresh, trim the tough outer layers and grate on a Microplane (2 tbsp lemongrass paste).