Garlic Green Beans

Ingredients

• ·1 lb of green string beans
• ·1 bulb of garlic, minced
• ·1-2 tbsp of neutral oil for frying
• ·2 tbsp of honey
• ·2 tbsp of soy sauce
• ·1 tsp of sesame oil
• ·Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the green beans well and trim off the ends. Pat the beans mostly dry.

2. 2

   Blanch the green beans by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil, adding the beans, and cooking them for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water. Let them sit for 1–2 minutes to stop the cooking. Drain them and thoroughly dry them with a paper towel.

3. 3

   Heat 1–2 tbsp of neutral oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30–60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn!

4. 4

   Add green beans to the pan and season with soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey.

5. 5

   Give a toss until everything is mixed properly and serve!