Spicy Szechuan Green Bean Stir Fry, , Black Gumbo

Another garden to table recipe for my fellow gardeners and cooking enthusiasts. This is a simple enough recipe that is easy and can be customized however you like it. The bean variety is Seychelles from Johnny s Select Seed, a stringless green bean that is a quick and heavy producer. I ll show you how to make a great Asian side dish that is full of flavor and is really rather easy Recipe: 1 pound fresh green beans Half of a small onion or to preference 1 heaping tablespoon of minced garlic 1 heaping tablespoon of grated ginger 1 tsp chili paste or red chili flakes 2 tsp soy sauce (or more to taste) 1 heaping tsp (or more) Hoisin sauce 2 tsp oil for stir frying 1, 2 tsp corn starch (optional) Have ingredients ready before stir frying. 1. Boil or steam beans for 24 minutes until they are close to the firm, soft condition you prefer, cool under running water and set aside. Add a teaspoon of water to the corn starch in a small prep bown, stir and set asi