This spicy hot vegetarian dish is made with all fresh ingredients. A delightfully different recipe. Fresh ginger is essential in Thai cooking
1/2 pound fresh string beans
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 stalk fresh lemongrass, finely chopped
1 tablespoon shredded common ginger
1 to 5 red chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups chopped cabbage
Method
Cut string beans into 2-inch strips. Heat oil in a wok with lemongrass, ginger and red chile peppers until oil starts to bubble. Stir in coconut milk, string beans and salt; cook on high heat for 3 minutes. Serve on a bed of chopped cabbage.