Balinese Vegetable Soup

Slice the shallot into thin pieces. Set aside.

Wash green beans carefully, then remove the ends with your hands or a knife.

Place green beans in a large saucepan with boiling water. Simmer for about 4 minutes.

Strain beans and place in a bowl, without discarding the bean cooking water.

Combine garlic, nuts, shrimp paste, and coriander in an electric mixer and beat well until well blended. Set aside.

Place vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add the shallot onto saucepan and cook until transparent.

When done, place cooked shallot in a small bowl.

Add spice paste to the saucepan cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add bean cooking water, coconut milk, and salam leaves to saucepan.

Parboil mixture then reduce heat.

Simmer uncovered for about 18 to 20 minutes.

When done, add green beans, shallot, bean sprouts, and lemon juice. Carefully mix all.

Add 1/2 tsp. salt. Stir well the serve hot.