Stir Fried Szechuan Green Beans Shiitake Mushrooms Food

STIR-FRIED SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS & SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, water, dry sherry, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, red pepper flakes and mustard together. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot and shimmering. Add the beans and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, puckered and browned, about 7-10 minutes (cooking time will depend on the size of the beans). Transfer beans to large plate.
• Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan. Add shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until slightly browned. Reduce heat to medium, then add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Return the beans to the pan and add the sauce. Toss and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened and the vegetables are evenly coated, about 10 seconds. Transfer to serving dish and serve immediately.
• Note: This recipe works best with thinner green beans (but not the super thin French haricots verts). If your beans seem really long, thick or a bit tough, cut them in half so they cook evenly (there may be just a few in the bunch that you need to cut). Also, be sure beans are dry, otherwise oil will splatter.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add shiitake mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer mushrooms to medium bowl.
• Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in same skillet.
• Add shallots and garlic and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes.
• Add green beans and toss to coat with butter.
• Pour broth over green bean mixture.
• Cover and simmer until liquid evaporates and green beans are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in shiitake mushrooms.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to platter and serve.

GREEN BEANS WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shiitake mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to medium bowl. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in same skillet. Add shallots and garlic and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Add green beans and toss to coat with butter. Pour broth over green bean mixture. Cover and simmer until liquid evaporates and green beans are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in shiitake mushrooms. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to platter and serve.