Szechuan Green Beans

Recipe By: N. Jay Sorensen, RD
Serving Size: 8 Preparation Time: 0:15
Categories: Vegetables
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Peanut Oil — for Frying
1 ½ pounds green beans — trimmed
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ cup oyster sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
6 cloves garlic — chopped
2 tablespoons ginger — minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 bunch green onions — chopped
Add enough peanut oil to heavy large pot to reach depth of 3 inches. Heat oil over medium-high heat to 375° F degrees. Working in batches fry green beans in hot oil until beginning to brown in spots, about 30 seconds per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beans to paper towel lined plate.
Mix 3 tablespoons water and combine cornstarch in small bowl. Set aside. Whisk oyster sauce and next six ingredients in heavy large skillet. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat. Whisk in cornstarch mixture; continue whisking until sauce boils and begins to thicken, about 30 seconds. Add beans and stir until crisp-tender and coated with sauce, about 2 minutes. Transfer beans to platter. Sprinkle with green onions. Serve hot.
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