Wok-Seared Sesame Green Beans

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Wok-Seared Sesame Green Beans

 

1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed

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 freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

 

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.)

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 sesame seeds and toss to coat. Transfer green

bean mixture to bowl and serve.

Makes 6 servings.