Szechuan Green Bean

Ingredients:

·         3 cup sliced chinese longbeans or yardlong beans

·         1 tbsp chopped garlic

·         1 tbsp chopped ginger

·         2 chopped scallions (white parts only)

·         1/2 tsp chili paste

·         1 tbsp dark soy sauce

·         1/2 teaspoon sugar

·         Salt to taste

·         Pepper to taste

·         2 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil

Method:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.

2.  Add the longbeans and stir fry until they start to shrivel and turn brown (5 - 7 minutes). Remove the long beans and drain in a strainer or on paper towels.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the wok on high heat. Add the garlic, ginger and scallions.

4. Stir-fry for a few seconds, then add the chili paste and stir-fry for a few more seconds until aromatic.

5. Add the longbeans and the remaining ingredients. Mix together and serve.