Ingredients

3/4 cup water

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1-2 teaspoons Asian hot sauce, such as Sriracha

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 pound green and/or yellow wax beans, trimmed

4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

3 large cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Preparation

Whisk water, soy sauce, cornstarch and hot sauce to taste in a small bowl. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans, ginger and garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the sauce mixture; cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are tender-crisp and coated with sauce, 4 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.