Stir-Fried String Beans Shanghai Style
beans, chinese
1 lb fresh green beans
2 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoon light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon msg
2 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
The original recipe calls for rice wine; I substituted rice wine vinegar.
Trim, wash and parboil beans for 2 minutes in rapidly boiling water. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Heat sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over moderate heat. remove when seeds begin to pop.
Combine the sugar, rice wine vinegar, white pepper, soy sauce, sesame oil and MSG for the seasoning mixture.
Put a wok on very high heat. When very hot, add oil, salt and then the beans and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the seasoning mixture and stir-fry for another minute. Add sesame seeds and blend well. Transfer to a heated platter.
Recipe By : The People's Republic of China Cookbook, Nobuko Sakamoto
From: Shade Date: 28 May 97 Eat-L List (Recipes And Food Folklore) Ä
Yield: 4 servings