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To serve

  • 10g coriander
    leaves picked
  • 10g Thai basil
    leaves picked

Nutrition: Per serving (4)

  • kcal380
  • fat24g
  • saturates15g
  • carbs26g
  • sugars6g
  • fibre10g
    high
  • protein11g
  • salt0.54g
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Method

  • step 1

    Scoop the cream off the top of the coconut milk, and put in a small bowl (you’ll need about 100g). Don’t worry if yours has combined with the milk – just spoon off the same amount. Mix this with the caster sugar, half the lime juice and all of the zest, then stir in a pinch of salt. Set aside.

  • step 2

    Heat half the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and cook the onion with a pinch of salt for 8-10 mins until beginning to soften. Add half the chilli and all the garlic. Cook for 3-4 mins before adding the black beans, soy sauce and remaining coconut milk.

  • step 3

    Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and continue to cook for 5-6 mins until slightly reduced and thickened.

  • step 4

    Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the ginger for 3-4 mins until turning golden at the edges. Lift out onto a sheet of kitchen paper and season with a pinch of salt.

  • step 5

    Serve each bowl of beans topped with a spoonful of the coconut cream, the crispy ginger, coriander and Thai basil leaves.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2025

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