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Thai Stink Beans Stir-Fry Recipe With Shrimp (Pad Sataw)

A close-up of stink beans stir-fry with shrimp served over steamed jasmine rice in a blue patterned bowl.
Thai stink beans stir-fry recipe with shrimp (pad sataw) makes a quick and easy dinner, packed with bold, spicy flavors.
Praew
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Course Main Course
Serving Size 1

Ingredients

  • 50 g stink beans
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 40 g shallots, chopped
  • 3 chili peppers
  • 15 g shrimp paste
  • 30 ml oil
  • 15 ml oyster sauce
  • 15 ml light soy sauce
  • 7.5 ml palm sugar
  • 90 ml water
  • 6 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Instructions

  • Peel the stink beans carefully by slicing the pods open with a knife, then remove the beans. Discard the shells.
    50 g stink beans
  • In a mortar, pound garlic, shallots, and red chilies. Then, mix in the shrimp paste until you achieve a rough paste.
    3 cloves garlic, 40 g shallots, 3 chili peppers, 15 g shrimp paste
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the prepared paste and stir-fry until aromatic.
    30 ml oil
  • Add oyster sauce, light soy sauce, palm sugar, and water. Stir well, allowing the flavors to combine.
    15 ml oyster sauce, 15 ml light soy sauce, 7.5 ml palm sugar, 90 ml water
  • Toss in the shrimp and stir-fry until they are just cooked, turning pink, about 1–2 minutes.
    6 large shrimp
  • Add the stink beans and stir to coat them in the paste. Remove from heat and serve hot over steamed rice. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Shrimp - The best shrimp for stir-fries are large varieties like black tiger shrimp or jumbo prawns. Feel free to use other proteins like chicken, pork, or beef.
Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 493mg | Sodium: 2287mg | Potassium: 774mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 3mg
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