Posted by: Dona 08-14-99 8:48 AM 
String Beans Chinese Style
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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 
Categories : Vegetables 
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
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1 Lb. slender green beans, ends trimmed
1 Tbl. sesame seeds
2 Tbl. hoisin sauce
1 Tbl. soy sauce; 
1 1/2 tsp. Chili-Garlic sauce (or Chile-Garlic sauce!)
3 Tbl water
2 tsp. Cornstarch
2 green onions 
Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. 
Drain green beans well. 
Stir sesame seeds in large non-stick skillet over high heat until golden, about 1 minute. 
Transfer seeds to small bowl. 
Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, & chili-garlic sauce to skillet. 
Add green beans, and place skillet over med-high heat. 
Toss beans until sauce thickens and coats beans, about 2 min. 
Mix in green onions. 
Transfer to a shallow bowl. 
Sprinkle w/ sesame seeds.