Sichuan Green Beans With 5-Spice and Pancetta

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped pancetta or prosciutto
• 1 lb green beans, trimmed
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

1. 1

   Mix soy sauce, water, sherry, sugar, Chinese five spice, red pepper & Italian seasoning, in small bowl & set aside.

2. 2

   Heat oil in large skillet or wok on high heat.

3. 3

   Add pancetta; cook and stir until crisp.

4. 4

   Remove pancetta with slotted spoon.

5. 5

   Add green beans to skillet; cook and stir 6 to 9 minutes or until greens beans start to brown.

6. 6

   Stir soy sauce mixture into skillet.

7. 7

   Add garlic, pancetta and sesame oil; cook and stir 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Enjoy!