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Make simple green beans exotic with the flavor additions of coriander seed, ginger and coconut. Serve with hot cooked rice and an Indonesian-flavored pork sate.

Green Beans with Coconut

2 pounds fresh green beans
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon mustard seed
2 teaspoons coriander seed
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup flaked coconut
Dash hot pepper sauce

1. Clean green beans, slice into 2-inch pieces and set aside.
2. In large skillet melt butter over medium-high heat. Sauté mustard seed, coriander seed, onion and ginger for 1 minute. Stir in beans and salt. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes, until beans are still crisp.
3. Stir in coconut and hot pepper sauce. Cover, lower heat and cook for about 10 minutes, until beans are tender.

Serves 6 to 8.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 80 calories
Protein 2 grams
Fat 4 grams
Sodium 330 milligrams
Cholesterol 5 milligrams
Saturated Fat 3 grams
Carbohydrates 12 grams
Fiber 2 grams

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.