Chinese Shrimp and Green Beans

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Supplies:

• 4 cups green beans, trimmed
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 1 tsp chili sauce
• 3/4 lb shrimp, cleaned
• 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tsp water (optional)

Steps:

1. Heat a bit of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add green beans and sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes, then add 1/4 cup of water and cover with a lid. Let steam for 10 minutes. Keep checking to make sure the water isn't all gone before the beans are done. Keep adding water by the tablespoon if it goes dry.

 
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2. Remove lid, drizzle in a bit of oil, then add onion, garlic, and ginger.

 
3. Stir in chili sauce.

 
4. Add shrimp. Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are fully cooked through. Add salt and pepper to taste.

 
5. Add the cornstarch/water mixture if you're using it. Stir everything until thickened. This will make it a touch creamier and keep the onion, garlic, and ginger sticking to the beans and shrimp. Serve immediately.

 
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