Braised Broad Beans

Ingredients

• •1 spring onion
• •10 ounces shelled broad beans, fresh or frozen
• •3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• •½ teaspoon salt
• •5 fluent ounces chicken stock
• •½ teaspoon sugar
• •1 tablespoon sesame oil

Directions

1. 1Cut the spring onion crossways into very thin rounds. Wash broad beans and if frozen defrost thoroughly and drain.
2. 2Put oil in wok and set over a high heat. When hot put in the broad beans. Stir briskly for 30 seconds then add salt, stock and sugar. Cover and cook on a high heat for 6 to 7 minutes until the beans are just tender.
3. 3Remove lid and boil away all of the liquid. Add spring onion and sesame oil, toss and serve.