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1 lb green beans, ends trimmed
1 Tbsp peanut oil 2 large garlic cloves, cut lenthwise in 4 slices 1 Tbsp sesame seeds 1 tsp salt 1 tsp dark sesame oil 1 tsp soy sauce Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add beans and boil for 4 minutes. Drain. Plunge into a bowl of iced water immediatley to stop cooking. Drain and dry well with paper towel. In a wok or a large heavy skillet, heat peanut oil over high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, do not burn, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Add beans, sesame seeds and salt to wok. Stir-fry, pressing beans against the sides until charred in a few places, 2 or 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add sesame oil, soy sauce and reserved garlic to pan. Stir-fry until heated through then add to beans and toss to combine. Season to taste with freshly ground pepper. Serve hot or at room temperature. Serves 6. |
