Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
• 1-inch-long piece ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

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Instructions

1. Stir the soy sauce, sugar, pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Toss the green beans with the sugar-soy mixture in a large skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and continue to cook until the beans are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, 7 to 9 minutes.
2. Uncover and add the ginger and vinegar. Continue to cook, tossing, until the sauce has reduced to a syrupy consistency and is coating the green beans and the beans are tender, 5 to 7 minutes more. Drizzle with the sesame oil and toss well. Serve warm.