"Surinamese Long Yard Beans with Dried Shrimp Recipe" "Suriname Food" "Fish Recipes" [ASMR]

dried shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative, while canned tuna is more affordable.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Soak dried shrimp in warm water for 15 minutes to rehydrate.

Trim the ends of the long yard beans and cut them into 2-inch pieces.

Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in diced tomato and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Add the long yard beans and rehydrated shrimp to the skillet; mix well.

Pour in soy sauce and season with black pepper and salt; stir to combine.

Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.

Remove from heat and drizzle with lime juice.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced scallions before serving.

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