Chinese Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh green beans
• 2 tbsp peanut oil
• 1 tsp ginger root, peeled, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce or water
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• ½ tsp brown sugar
• ½ tsp sesame oil
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup sesame seeds

Method

1. Wash beans, trim ends and remove strings.
2. Arrange beans in a vegetable steamer (or a colander that will sit nicely in saucepan), and place over boiling water.
3. Cover and steam 5 minutes.
4. Drain and plunge into cold water, drain again.
5. Coat a large nonstick skillet (or wok) with cooking spray or peanut oil and heat until hot.
6. Add gingerroot and garlic and saute 30 secs.
7. Add beans, saute 5 minutes.
8. Combine 2 tablespoons water and remaining ingredients. Stir well.
9. Add to beans, cook 30 seconds or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.