STIR-FRIED SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS & SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

STIR-FRIED SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS & SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons water
1½ tablespoons dry sherry
½ teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1¼ teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
Vegetable oil
1 pound green beans, ends trimmed*
7 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced (usually they come in 3.5 oz. cartons)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger**

Steps:

1. In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, water, dry sherry, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, red pepper flakes and mustard together. Set aside. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot and shimmering. Add the beans and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, puckered and browned, about 7-10 minutes (cooking time will depend on the size of the beans). Transfer beans to large plate. 3. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan. Add shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until slightly browned. Reduce heat to medium, then add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Return the beans to the pan and add the sauce. Toss and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened and the vegetables are evenly coated, about 10 seconds. Transfer to serving dish and serve immediately.