Spicy Stir Fried Green Beans And Scallions

Originally from cook's magazine. can be a side dish (4 servings) or a vegetarian main course (2 servings)

Mix soy sauce , vinegar , sugar , pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl.

Set aside.

Heat a heavy skillet over high heat until extremely hot.

Carefully swirl 2 tablespoons oil to coat the bottom.

Fry green beans , flipping every 30 seconds or so with a wide spatula , until slight charred and crisp-tender - about 4 minutes.

Add scallions , continue cooking in same manner until scallions are charred and beans are tender.

Make a well in the center of the pan.

Mash garlic and remaining 1 t.

Oil together.

Fry until fragrant - about 5 seconds - and stir into vegetables.

Add soy mixture and toss into vegetables to coat.

Cook until liquid is reduced by about half , about 15 seconds.

Serve immediately.

soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, peanut oil, green beans, scallions, garlic cloves