Chinese Green beans recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb fresh green beans
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 teaspoon gingerroot, peeled, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1⁄2 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  

PROCEDURES

• Wash beans, trim ends and remove strings.
• Arrange beans in a vegetable steamer and place over boiling water.
• Cover and steam 5 minutes.
• Drain and plunge into cold water, drain again.
• Coat a large nonstick skillet (or wok) with peanut oil and heat until hot.
• Add gingerroot and garlic and saute 30 secs.
• Add beans, saute 5 minutes.
• Combine 2 tablespoons water and remaining 5 ingredients.Stir well.
• Add to beans, cook 30 seconds or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.