Ingredients

• 4 cups chinese long beans or 4 cups string beans, cut into 3-inch lengths
• 4 ounces five-spice pressed tofu, cut into thin slices
• 1/2 cup carrot, julienned
• 1 cup chinese yellow chives or 1 cup chives, cut into 3-inch lengths
• 1/4 cup vegetarian oyster sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 -5 drop sesame oil (optional)

Instructions

1. Separately blanch the long beans and carrots until tender-crisp in plain boiling water. Drain and rush under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain again. Set aside.

2. Combine the Temple Sauce ingredients. Taste and adjust the soy sauce and sugar to your liking.

3. Heat a wok or wide skillet over high heat until hot. Add the vegetable oil, swirl to glaze the pan. Add the long beans, carrots and tofu. Stir-fry until hot, about 2 minutes.

4. Stir the sauce and add it to the pan. Bring to a simmer, tossing to bath the vegetables. Stir the cornstarch mixture then add it to the pan. Stir until the sauce turns glossy, about 10 seconds. Shower in the chives, stir to blend, then turn off the heat. Add the sesame oil and toss to mix.