*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Szechuan Green Bean Salad

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Low Fat                          Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      tablespoons   Peanut oil
     1/2  pound         Green beans -- cut into
                        -2" lengths and cooked
                        -al dente
   1      teaspoon      Fresh ginger -- grated
   1      lg            Garlic clove -- crushed
   1      teaspoon      Sugar
   2      tablespoons   Sherry (essential!)
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
   2      teaspoons     Chili puree with garlic
                        -find this in oriental
                        -section or Asian)
   2      tablespoons   Soy sauce
   1      teaspoon      Sesame oil
     3/4  teaspoon      Cornstarch
   1      tablespoon    Water

Combine last 2 ingred. and set aside.  Heat peanut oil, ginger, and garlic
 and stir-fry 30 seconds.  Add beans, sugar, sherry, salt, chili puree, soy 
sauce and cook 2 min more. Stir in cornstarch/water and cook till it gets
 thickened, then stir in sesame oil. Chill. 4 Servings.

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