Kacang buncis goreng belacan (french beans with shrimp paste)

Ingredients

• 15 kacang buncis/french bean (or about 300g ; remove string and cut into 1 inch length)
• 2 tbsp ikan bilis/dried anchovies (soaked for 10 mins and drain off excess water)
• Lime juice (as needed)
• 1/2 tsp palm or white sugar
• Salt for taste (just a pinch)
• Oil as needed

For the chilli paste :

• 5 dried chillies
• 3 shallots
• 3 garlic
• 1/2 inch roasted belacan/shrimp paste (blend/ground to a rough paste)