- Trim the beans and cut into 1.inch lengths. Blanch by dropping them into a pot of boiling water and boiling rapidly for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain in a colander, rinse under cold running water and set aside. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add crushed red chilli and stir for a few seconds. Add green beans, salt and sugar. Stir to mix. Turn heat to medium/low. Stir and cook the beans for 7 to 8 minutes until they have absorbed the spiced flavours. Add black pepper, mix and serve.