Ingredients
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- 12–16 oz fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (ideal for cooking)
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 ½ tsp granulated sugar or honey
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Trim the green beans and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar or honey, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the green beans. Add water and stir well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.