Green beans in soy glaze with sesame seeds

Ingredients:

• 450 g green beans, ends trimmed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tsp. dark sesame oil
• 0.5 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil
• 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tsp chopped peeled ginger root
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tsp. rice vinegar

Preparation:

1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Drain, rinse the beans under cold water, and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, red pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
3. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallot is golden and soft, about 3 minutes. Add the green beans and sauce and cook, stirring, until the soy mixture thickens and coats the beans, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the vinegar.