Sichuan green beans

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Green bean pref haricots verts
1 tablespoon Peanut oil
1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
1 teaspoon Soy sauce
½ teaspoon Chili oil
1 teaspoon Honey
1 Scallion, white and green parts, chopped
1 Garlic clove(s), chopped
1 tablespoon Medium-dry sherry
1 teaspoon Sesame oil

Directions

SEASONING SAUCE

1. Cut the stem ends off the beans and discard. Steam the beans for 3-4 minutes. Submerge in ice water to stop the cooking; drain.

2. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, chili oil, honey, sherry, and sesame oil; set aside.

3. Place a wok or large cast-iron skillet over high heat until it smokes, 2-3 minutes. Add the peanut oil. Immediately add the ginger, scallion, and garlic; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the beans and stir-fry 1-2 minutes.

4. Stir the seasoning sauce. Add it all at once to the beans and stir them constantly until the sauce is absorbed, about 30 seconds. Serve hot or warm.

The Occasional Vegetarian by Karen Lee ISBN 0-446-51792-5 pg 228 Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 10-04-95

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