PF Chang's Style Spicy Green Beans

One of my favorite things on the menu at

PF Chang's China Bistro,

are the spicy green beans.  

SO good!

I tried out a copy cat recipe (with a few changes) this evening and I thought for a moment 

that I really was at PF Chang's. :-)

Spicy Green Beans

adapted from food.com.

1 pound fresh green beans

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated

1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped finely

2 tablespoons sesame oil

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 teaspoons sugar

2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Rinse and trim beans.

Combine soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and red pepper; set aside.

Heat water in saucepan over high heat and simmer beans until crisp tender; 4-5 minutes.

Remove and drain beans.

Add sesame oil to sauce pan.  Sautee ginger and garlic; 1-2 minutes.

Add green beans and sautee until beans are tender; 3-4 minutes.

Add sauce to pan, heat and stir until sauce thickens and glazes the beans.

Enjoy!