Chinese String Beans

prep time:: 5 min
total time:: 20 min

Serves 6

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ingredients

6 Tablespoons chicken stock
2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 Tablespoons dry sherry
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 pounds string beans, stems trimmed
3 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 Tablespoon grated ginger
2 teaspoons unhulled sesame seeds (optional)

directions

1
Combine the stock, soy sauce, and sherry in a small bowl. Set aside.
2
Seta wok over high heat for 1 minute. Add the oil; swirl to cover the bottom and sides. Add string beans; cook, stirring and tossing, 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and reserved stock mixture. Stir to combine; cook 1 minute. Cover; cook until beans are bright green and crunchy, about 2 minutes. Remove cover, cook until no liquid remains.
3
Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Source: Cheryl Box