Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons black soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1½ pounds green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
2 scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 small chili, sliced thin

DIRECTIONS

Prepare a large bowl with ice and water and set aside. In a small bowl, combine first 7 ingredients to make a sauce, and set aside.

In a large pot, bring 5 cups of water to a boil. Add a handful of salt. Next, add the green beans, and bring back to a boil. Cook, uncovered 5 to 6 minutes or until almost cooked but still crisp.
Drain and shock in bowl of ice and water.

In a large deep skillet or work over high heat, add oil. Add scallions, garlic, and chill; and cook briefly. Add already combined sauce, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent lumps, until thickened. Return the cooked beans to the pan, and toss lightly to coat with sauce. Serve.