Chinese Sesame Limas

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen large lima beans (Fordhook)

• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (recommended) or water
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

1. 1

   Remove limas from package and let defrost a little and separate them with your fingers.

2. 2

   Heat a skillet over high heat until hot; add the peanut oil, swirl, heat for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Scatter in the beans; stir-fry briskly for 30 seconds until the color turns icy green.

4. 4

   Sprinkle in the salt and sugar and stir rapidly for another 30 seconds to season them evenly.

5. 5

   Add the stock or water, even out the beans, turn heat to medium-low to maintain a strong simmer.

6. 6

   Cover (but leave the cover ajar so the liquid will concentrate) and simmer for about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Uncover, turn heat high and stir rapidly until the remaining liquid has evaporated.

8. 8

   Add the sesame oil, stir to distribute evenly and pour into serving dish.