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These turned out so well (and was so easy), I thought I'd just put it on here for reference: Ingredients 1 pound green beans, gross ends removed 4 cloves garlic, cut into slices 1 Tbsp ginger, skinned and cut into slices 2 Tbsp high temperature oil 1-2 Tbsp soy sauce 1/2-1 tsp sesame oil Tabasco to taste(optional) 1 Tbsp roasted sesame seeds (optional) Preparation Blanch green beans until still crispy. Heat oil in a wok until shimmering. Add garlic and ginger, and fry for about a minute, stirring constantly and not allowing them to burn. Add green beans and cook until the edges start to change color. Add soy sauce, sesame oil and tabasco, cook until the green beans have absorbed the flavor. Garnish with sesame seeds.

I created these (with heavy inspiration from Kramarczuk's) for a German themed dinner party. I made the hard rolls from scratch from the Joy of Cooking recipe, though you could buy them for a faster meal. I couldn't help spicing them up, so maybe they have some Hungarian influence? 1 dozen small hard rolls (see below) 5-6 uncooked bratwurst 1 large can sauerkraut 1 large carrot, grated 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 1/2 c. white wine or vermouth 1/3 c. water 2 Tbsp. oil 2 Tbsp. sweet paprika 2 tsp. sharp paprika 1 tsp. dried sage 1 tsp. white pepper 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 2 Tbsp. salt 2 bay leaves Optional: Hot mustard or horseradish from Kramarczuk's Begin by browning the sausages whole in the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot.  Turn the sausage occasionally so that they brown and sear. Once they are browned nicely (they do not have to be cooked through), remove them from the pot and allow them to cool enough to handle. Chop them coarsely.