Garlicky, Spicy and Sesamey Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans fresh trimmed
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 4 servings pepper black to taste
• 1.5 teaspoons sesame oil 
• 0.3 cup sesame seed toasted
• 1 teaspoon shallots minced
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• pot

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Add the green beans, and cook for about 2 minutes.
3. Drain, and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
4. Drain again.
5. Heat the sesame oil and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add the green beans, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Add the garlic, shallot, salt and pepper to the beans. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
8. Mix in the sesame seeds, cook for 1 more minute, then serve.