Sweet-And-Spicy Ginger Green Beans or Asparagus

Adapted from https://www.allrecipes.com/personal-recipe/64674269/sweet-and-spicy-ginger-green-beans/

I made this. Rated 5/5

Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 pound green beans, stemmed and halved on the bias crosswise
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
Ground white pepper

STEPS

1) In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, fish sauce and soy sauce. Set aside

2) In a large Dutch oven or 12-inch skillet over medium-high, heat half the oil until beginning to smoke. Add the beans and cook, without stirring, until beginning to color, about 3 minutes.

3) Add the water and immediately cover the pan. Cook until the beans are bright green and barely tender, about 2 minutes.

4) Clear a space in the center of the pan, then add the remaining oil to the clearing. Stir in the ginger and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

5) Pour the sugar-fish sauce mixture into the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has thickened and coats the beans, about 1 minute.

6) Off of the heat, stir in the vinegar. Taste and season with pepper.


NOTES

Salt: Trust but verify (have it on the table but probably won't need it)

For asparagus, poke with fork in step 3 to determine doneness.