Braised Lima Bean

  I really like lima beans so, when I spotted this recipe I flew into action and it is delicious and easy.

 Braised Lima Beans

from Madhur Jaffrey
Far Eastern Cookery
adapted

2 chives

2 1/2 cups frozen baby lima beans

3T safflower oil

1/4t sea salt

1 cup organic chicken stock

1/2t sugar

1+T sesame oil

~ cut chives into very small pieces using kitchen shears 

~ defrost lima beans in warm water

~ warm large cast iron skillet over high heat

~ add oil

~ when oil is hot add the lima beans

~ stir for 30 seconds

~ add salt, stock and sugar

~ cover and cook on high heat for 6-7 minutes or until beans are just tender

~ remove lid and boil away all of the liquid

~ add chives and sesame oil

~ toss and serve