Wok-Seared Sesame Green Beans

Name: Wok-Seared Sesame Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed or 1 1/2 lbs chinese long beans, trimmed and cut into smaller lengths; 1 1/2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons golden brown sugar, packed; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

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Recipe by KateL

Entered for safe-keeping. By Victoria Abbott Riccardi in March 2003 Bon Appetit. Found while exploring Cook Here and Now website.

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READY IN: 27mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1 ¹⁄₂

lbs green beans, trimmed or 1 1/2 lbs chinese long beans, trimmed and cut into smaller lengths
1 ¹⁄₂

tablespoons oriental sesame oil
3

tablespoons soy sauce
1 ¹⁄₂

tablespoons rice vinegar
1 ¹⁄₂

tablespoons golden brown sugar, packed
¹⁄₄

teaspoon ground black pepper
2

tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

DIRECTIONS

Cook green beans in large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.
Transfer green beans to large bowl of ice water to cool. Drain again.
Pat green beans dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap green beans in paper towels and enclose in resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate.).
Toast sesame seeds: Heat the seeds in a dry pan over medium heat, or on a sheet in a 275ºF oven, until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Heat oil in heavy large wok or nonstick skillet over high heat.
Add green beans and stir-fry until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and pepper. Stir-fry until sauce reduces slightly and loosely coats green beans, about 2 minutes longer.
Add toasted sesame seeds and toss to coat.
Transfer green bean mixture to bowl and serve.

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