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)

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Preparation

• Fry anchovies in heated oil till crispy.
  Remove and keep aside.
  Leave about 2 tbsp of oil in the same wok/pan.
• Add chilli paste; fry till aromatic and oil splits.
  Put in buncis/beans.
  Stir and pour tad bit of water to cook and soften beans.
  (note; depends on the texture you prefer).
• Add fried anchovies, lime juice and salt (if needed)
  (note; belacan is salty, so please taste first)
  Give a good stir and dish out.