Chinese Peppered Green Beans

• 2 tablespoons green peppercorns, drained
• 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb chinese yard-long beans
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 small red chili pepper, seeded and chopped fine
• 2 tablespoons water

1. In a small bowl, using the bottom of a glass or jar, crush the peppercorns into a coarse pulp. Stir in the cilantro.
2. Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in beans, garlic, brown sugar, chile pepper, peppercorns and cilantro. Stir fry for 45 seconds. Pour in the water and cover to steam until tender crisp, about 1-2 minutes for smaller beans and 7-9 minutes for the bigger beans depending on the size of the vegetables. Serve immediately.

green peppercorns, fresh cilantro, olive oil, chinese yard, garlic, brown sugar, red chili pepper, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chinese-peppered-green-beans-232328 (may not work)