Sesame green beans 2

Sesame Green Beans

Ingredients:
 * Kosher salt
 * 1 pound green beans, trimmed
 * 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 * 2 tablespoons water
 * 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
 * 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
 * 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
 * 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
 * 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
 * 2 cloves garlic, chopped
 * 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
 * 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
 * 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar

Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. 2. Add the beans, and cook, uncovered, until just tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. 3. Drain and rinse under cold water, set aside. 4. Whisk the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, cornstarch, and pepper flakes in a small bowl. 5. Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. 6. Add the shallots, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds and cook until the vegetables are golden, about 3 minutes. 7. Stir in the green beans and soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil, and cook until the green beans glaze, about 1 minute 8. Sprinkle with the vinegar and serve immediately.