Asian twist green beans with mashed potatoes

How Maurice does it

1. 1

   Boil the green beans in salted water for 5 minutes, then transfer immediately to an ice bath.

2. 2

   Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then mash.

3. 3

   Blend garlic cloves with olive oil until smooth.

4. 4

   Heat a pan over high heat, add the drained green beans and sear quickly.

5. 5

   Add the garlic-olive oil mixture to the beans and toss to coat.

6. 6

   Remove beans from pan. Add soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sesame oil to the pan and stir.

7. 7

   Return beans to the pan and toss with the sauce.

8. 8

   Plate mashed potatoes and top with the green beans.