Szechuan-Style Green Beans

Directions

1. Rinse the beans off in cold water and drain. Trim off the ends and then cut into 3-inch pieces.
2. Mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, chili flakes, and white pepper in a medium bowl with a whisk.
3. Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the beans along with 1/4 cup of water and cook, covered, for 4 minutes.
4. Remove the cover and continue to cook the beans until all of the water has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
5. Add in the oil, garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute and then pour in the soy spice mixture. Continue cooking the beans for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve.