Ingredients:
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 pound green beans, trimmed
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon minced garlic
crushed red pepper
1-2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
Directions:
1. Place a large skillet or wok over medium heat for about 2 minutes, then add 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil and swirl to coat the pan. Heat for anther 30 seconds or so, then toss in the green beans and ¼ teaspoon salt. Turn up the heat to medium high and stir-fry for 2 minutes, shaking the pan rearranging the beans with tongs or a wok spatula. Keep them moving so they can have contact with the hot oil (if desired, drizzle a little extra oil down the sides of the pan as you go).
2. Add the garlic, stirring to coat the beans then do the same with a big pinch of the crushed red pepper. Stir-fry for a minute longer, keeping the heat strong and the beans in motion. Taste to see if the beans are done to your liking. If not, keep them going a little longer, still over strong heat. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ teaspoon sea salt and some sesame seeds, if desired, and serve right away.
Makes 4 servings