Chinese Long Beans

Chinese Long Beans

All recipes featured in this episode of Bring on the Karbs! were improvised by Josh and Erica Karbelnik. Please note that the following recipes are approximations of what unfolded during the episode.

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb Chinese long beans
• 1/2 cup peanut oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 2 tbsp ginger, grated
• Black and white sesame seeds
• 1 scallion, sliced

Method:

Whisk soy sauce, water, and cornstarch together in a small bowl and set aside.

In a large saute pan set over medium heat, add oil and long beans. Stir fry for about 5 minutes, moving the beans continuously, until they are wrinkled and slightly charred.

Pour over the sauce, add the ginger and the garlic, and stir to coat.

Garnish with black and white sesame seeds and scallion and serve.