String/Green Bean Stir-Fry

7 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb green beans
  • 1 chili pepper, fresh
  • 1 lemon, zest of
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 inch gingerroot, fresh (one inch piece)
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 1 cup coconut milk

Directions

  1. 1
    Trim the ends of the beans and cut into 1 inch pieces.
  2. 2
    Remove seeds from the chili pepper and dice.
  3. 3
    Discard seeds.
  4. 4
    Zest the lemon.
  5. 5
    Grate the ginger, discarding the stringy part that will come from grating it.
  6. 6
    Heat the oil in a skillet.
  7. 7
    Add the diced chili, ginger and lemon zest.
  8. 8
    Saute for one minute.
  9. 9
    Add the coconut milk and bring to a boil.
  10. 10
    Add the green beans and toss to coat.
  11. 11
    Cook over medium high heat until crisp-tender, about five minutes.
  12. 12
    It is better to undercook this dish, to avoid soggy beans.
  13. 13
    When beans are almost cooked, add 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  14. 14
    Finish cooking and serve warm.

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