Sesame green beans

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Sesame Green Beans

Ingredients:

• Kosher salt
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar

Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously.
2. Add the beans, and cook, uncovered, until just tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Drain and rinse under cold water, set aside.
4. Whisk the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, cornstarch, and pepper flakes in a small bowl.
5. Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet.
6. Add the shallots, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds and cook until the vegetables are golden, about 3 minutes.
7. Stir in the green beans and soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil, and cook until the green beans glaze, about 1 minute
8. Sprinkle with the vinegar and serve immediately.