Spicy Sautéed Green Beans with ginger, garlic and sesame seeds

Pointer: To retain color, blanche in boiling water for just 6 minutes.

For a pound of fresh green beans, use the following measurements for spices and ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound green beans
• 2 Tbsps. olive oil
• 2 tsps. sesame oil
• 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
• 1 Tbsp. grated ginger
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tsps. chilli-garlic paste
• Salt to taste

Method:
Blanche green beans in boiling water for 6 minutes. Take a wok^ or skillet and sauté the beans in 1 Tbsp of olive oil for about 10 minutes until slightly shriveled but still crispy and brightly colored. Set aside.

In another Tbsp. of olive oil, add the ginger and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Add the chilli-garlic paste. Mix well and then add the beans. As a final touch, sprinkle sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

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