Green beans in a sweet and salty glaze

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 700 g green beans, ends removed
• 2.5 cm ginger root, peeled and cut into thin strips
• 1 tbsp. l. rice vinegar
• 2 tsp. dark sesame oil

Preparation:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, and 2 tablespoons of water until the sugar dissolves. Combine the green beans with the sugar-soy mixture in a large skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Cover and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 9 minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender.
3. Remove the lid and add the ginger and vinegar. Continue cooking, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the beans and the beans are tender, another 5-7 minutes.
4. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss well. Serve the beans warm.