Ingredients

·         1/2 pound Chinese long beans

·         2 tablespoons butter

·         2 tablespoons sliced scallion

·         1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger

·         1 tablespoon minced garlic

·         Pinch red pepper flakes

·         1/2 cup chicken stock

·         1 tablespoon honey

·         1 tablespoon sesame oil

·         Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

·         2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional

Directions

In a large pot of boiling water, blanch long beans for 2 minutes until slightly tender. Allow to cool.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add butter. Add scallions, ginger and garlic. Mix together. Add red pepper flakes and long beans. Allow to cook for a few minutes. Stir in chicken stock, honey and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add sesame seeds, if desired. Mix together.