Cha Traop Tuk (stir-fried Long Beans)
Cha Traop Tuk is a classic Cambodian stir-fry dish featuring long beans, also known as yard-long beans. This simple and flavorful dish is a staple in Cambodian cuisine, often enjoyed with steamed rice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound long beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the long beans to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- Season the long beans with soy sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the stir-fried long beans to a serving dish and serve hot with steamed rice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 7g
Supplies
Wok or large skillet Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Measuring cup
Tools
Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the Cha Traop Tuk with steamed jasmine rice and a side of pickled vegetables for a complete Cambodian meal.
Tips & tricks
Be sure not to overcook the long beans, as they should retain their crunchiness for the perfect texture in this dish.
Cost
$5