Sesame Ginger String / Green Beans

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs string beans, trimmed
• 4 tablespoons light sesame oil
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons green onions, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons ham, minced
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons red vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (toasted for garnish)

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil until very hot.
• 2 blanch the beans in the hot oil for 30 seconds.
• 3 drain on paper towels.
• 4 in a separate pan, saute the ginger, green onion, garlic, and ham for 4 minutes.
• 5 combine the sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce.
• 6 mix the chicken stock with the cornstarch.
• 7 add both liquid mixtures to the pan in which the ham mixture was sauteed and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• 8 add the string beans to the pan, heat, and coat with the sauce.
• 9 serve garnished with the toasted sesame seeds.