Spicy Stir-Fried Green Beans

Rinse the fermented salted black beans in cold water. Do this a couple more times before cooking to remove some of the saltiness. Drain the black beans and set aside.

Place the green beans in a microwave-proof dish with a cover. You could also wrap in plastic before placing into the microwave. Cook on high for eight minutes. Quickly drain the water from the dish, replace with cold water, and top with ice cubes. 

Preheat a wok to medium high heat. Add in a tablespoon of neutral cooking oil and stir fry the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Then, add in the chili crisp, drained fermented black beans and green beans. Toss in the aromatics for two minutes. Finally, add in the extra water, sugar, and oyster sauce. Cook for another two minutes before cutting off the heat. The green beans should have a bite but not be raw and crispy.

Transfer the green beans to a plate and top with the sesame seeds of your choice and enjoy!