Chinese Peppered Green Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons green peppercorns, drained
• 1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound chinese yardlong beans
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 small red chile pepper, seeded and chopped fine
• 2 tablespoons water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 mins Ready Time: 13 mins


• in a small bowl, using the bottom of a glass or jar, crush the peppercorns into a coarse pulp. stir in the cilantro.
• heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. stir in beans, garlic, brown sugar, chile pepper, peppercorns and cilantro. stir-fry for 45 seconds. pour in the water and cover to steam for about 2 minutes. serve immediately.