Stir-fried Beans with Sprouts and Fresh Chili

Stir-fried Beans with Sprouts and Fresh Chili

2 tablespoons oil

1 onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

500 g (1 lb) green beans, trimmed and cut into lengths

2 slices fresh ginger, cut into fine strips

1 red finger-length chili, deseeded and cut into thin strips

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice wine

200 g (7 oz) bean sprouts

2 teaspoons black Chinese vinegar

2 teaspoons sesame oil Fresh coriander leaves, to garnish

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

 

1 Heat the oil in a wok until very hot and stir-fry the onion, garlic, beans, ginger, and chilies for 30 seconds Add the salt, soy sauce, and wine and stir-fry for another 4 to 5 minutes.

2 Add the bean sprouts and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the vinegar and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the sesame oil, stir to mix, remove from the heat, and transfer to a platter and garnish with the fresh coriander leaves. Sprinkle the pepper to taste.

Serves 4

Preparation time: 20 mins

Cooking time: 15 mins