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Main course · Filipino

Gising-Gising (Spicy Green Beans and Tofu in Coconut Milk)

30 min Serves 4 ~416 kcal/serving ~£4.80 (£1.20/serving) Contains-nutsDairy-freeGluten-freeVeganVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 400 g fine green beans, trimmed
  • 300 g firm tofu, cubed
  • 300 ml tinned coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 fresh red chillies
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
416 kcal
Protein
17.5 g
Carbohydrate
12 g
of which sugars
6.5 g
Fat
31.6 g
of which saturates
14.8 g
Fibre
5.5 g
Salt
0.14 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan and fry the onion and garlic for 4 minutes until soft.

  2. 2

    Add the tofu and fry for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden.

  3. 3

    Stir in the coconut milk and peanut butter until smooth, then add the red chillies.

  4. 4

    Bring to a simmer and add the green beans, cooking for 8-10 minutes until tender and the sauce has thickened.

  5. 5

    Season with a little salt and serve with steamed rice.

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