Sides and Salads Recipes - Sautéed Green Beans Recipe

Ingredients

• 450g/1lb green beans

• 15ml/1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 5 spring onions (scallions), cut into 2.5cm/1 in lengths

• 25g/1oz dried shrimps, soaked in warm water and drained

• 15ml/1 tbsp light soy sauce salt

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Trim the green beans. Cut each green bean in half.

2. Bring a pan of lightly salted water to the boil and cook the beans for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain, refresh under cold water and drain again.

3. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan or wok until very hot Stir-fry the garlic and spring onions for 30 seconds, then add the shrimps. Mix lightly.

4. Add the green beans and soy sauce. Toss the mixture over the heat until the beans are hot. Serve immediately.

The smoky flavor of the dried shrimps used in this recipe adds an extra dimension to green beans cooked in this way.

Variation: For more color and a contrast in texture, stir-fry sliced red, yellow or orange (bell) peppers in the wok and cook for a few minutes until just tender but still crunch. Add the garlic and spring onions and proceed as above.

Cook's Tip: Don't be tempted to use too many dried shrimps. Their flavor is very strong and could overwhelm the more delicate taste of the green beans.