Wok-Seared Green Beans
Dry-wok seared green beans is a favorite side dish. Blanch greens and thoroughly dry.
Yield 6 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoon (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
| 1 | Cook green beans in large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Cool in ice water. Drain again. Pat green beans dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate.) |
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| 2 | Heat oil in heavy large wok or nonstick skillet over high heat. Add green beans and stir-fry until heated through, about 2 minutes. |
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| 3 | Add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and pepper. Stir-fry until sauce reduces slightly and loosely coats green beans, about 2 minutes longer. Add sesame seeds and toss to coat. Serve in bowl. |
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notes
Other variants call for garlic or Chile crisp.
Use Coconut Oil for a more neutral flavor.
