Glazed Chinese Long Beans(Or Green Beans)

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb chinese long beans
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons sliced scallions
• 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot of boiling water, blanch long beans for 2 minutes until slightly tender. Allow to cool.

2. 2

   If you like your beans crunchy, skip the blanching.

3. 3

   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add butter. Add scallions, ginger and garlic. Mix together. Add red pepper flakes and long beans. Allow to cook for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in stock, honey and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add sesame seeds, if desired. Mix together.