Ingredients

  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • crushed red pepper flakes (, mild is just a sprinkle)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted,garnish

Method

  • Steam beans for only a few minutes, you want them crisp.
  • Dash beans in cold water to stop the cooking (do this the day ahead if you wish) Heat the oils and saute,over low heat, the garlic& ginger until you can smell that wonderful aroma (the garlic will be golden) Add beans, pepper flakes,soy and water.
  • Cover cook over high heat for a few minutes until the water evaporates and the oils have coated the beans and they are hot Shake the pan as the beans cook.
  • Garnish with sesame seed.