Slice and simmer! Long beans are a delight in this quick one-skillet supper.

Ingredients:

1 small knob of ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks

4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 shallot, diced

½ lb ground pork

2 Tbs olive oil

1½ lb long beans, trimmed and cut into long pieces

½ cup stock

1 Tbs soy sauce

½ tsp salt

¼ cup oyster sauce

Sesame seeds

Recipe:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté ginger, garlic, shallot and ground pork in olive oil. Break up pork with a wooden spoon or spatula into small pieces and cook for about 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned.
2. Add long beans and sauté 1 minute. Add stock, soy sauce, salt and oyster sauce; bring to a simmer.
3. Cover and simmer for 6-10 minutes or until beans are tender but still a bit crisp. Garnish with sesame seeds.