- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons nuoc mam (Vietnamese fish sauce)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- salt and pepper to taste
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir for a few minutes then add the green beans. Stir to coat with the flavors in the pan. Season with soy sauce and fish sauce and let simmer for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in the water and let simmer for about 10 minutes, or until green beans are tender. Stir in tomato and season with salt and pepper before serving.