Oriental-Style Sautéed Green Beans

Steps

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1. 1
   Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and blanch the green beans for 7-8 minutes until just cooked but still firm and crisp.
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2. 2
   While the beans cook, prepare the remaining ingredients: crush the garlic, slice the ginger into thin strips, and separately slice the white and green parts of the spring onions.
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3. 3
   Drain the blanched beans and immediately plunge them into ice-cold water to stop the cooking and set their vibrant green colour.
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4. 4
   Heat peanut oil in a wok or high-sided pan, add the ginger and crushed garlic, and let them fragrance the oil for about 30 seconds.
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   Add the drained green beans and the white spring onion pieces to the wok and toss together.
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   Season with salt, sugar and soy sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
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   Dissolve the cornstarch in cold water to make a slurry, pour it into the wok and stir quickly to create a glossy sauce.
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   Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with green spring onion pieces and serve immediately.
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