Spicy Stir-Fried Green Beans and Scallions |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Originally from Cook's Magazine. Can be a side dish (4 servings) or a vegetarian main course (2 servings) Ingredients:
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar |
2 teaspoons sugar |
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
2 tablespoons peanut oil |
3/4 lb green beans, cut on bias into 1 . 5-inch pieces |
4 scallions, cut into 1 . 5-inch pieces |
1 teaspoon peanut oil |
3 garlic cloves, mashed |
Directions:
1. Mix soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Heat a heavy skillet (12 ) over high heat until extremely hot. Carefully swirl 2 tablespoons oil to coat the bottom. Fry green beans, flipping every 30 seconds or so with a wide spatula, until slight charred and crisp-tender - about 4 minutes. Add scallions, continue cooking in same manner until scallions are charred and beans are tender.
3. Make a well in the center of the pan; mash garlic and remaining 1 t. oil together. Fry until fragrant - about 5 seconds - and stir into vegetables. Add soy mixture and toss into vegetables to coat; Cook until liquid is reduced by about half, about 15 seconds. Serve immediately.
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