Blistered Green Beans with Garlic

High heat and patience. The beans should wrinkle and char in places before the garlic goes in.

Ingredients

• 500 g green beans, trimmed
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• A pinch of chilli flakes

Method

1. Heat the oil in a wide pan until it shimmers. Add the beans in a single layer.
2. Leave them alone for two minutes, then toss. Repeat until blistered all over, about eight minutes.
3. Add the garlic and chilli and stir for 30 seconds.
4. Take off the heat, add the soy sauce and toss once more.