Crites Family Stuff

Ingredients for 4 servings

• 1 lb green beans
• 1 tbsp chopped garlic
• 1 tbsp chopped ginger
• 2 scallions, chopped, white part only
• .5 tsp chili paste
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil, or as needed

Sauce:

• 1 tbsp bean sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp water
• 1.5 tsp sugar

Steps

1. Wash and drain green beans thoroughly. Trim the ends and cut on the diagonal into pieces approximately 2 inches long. Combine sauce ingredients and set both aside.
2. Heat wok, or electric frying pan, on medium heat and add 2 tbsp oil. When oil is hot, add the beans. Stir-fry for 7 to 10 minutes, until their skins pucker and turn brown and the green beans are tender without being mushy. Remove beans from the wok.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok on medium-high. When oil is hot, add garlic, ginger, and scallions. Stir-fry briefly for a few seconds until aromatic. Add chili paste. Add the sauce and the green beans. Toss the ingredients together and serve hot.

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