Tasty Green Beans and Mushroom Stir-Fry - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 1 small bell pepper, deseeded and sliced thinly
• 300g fresh mushrooms (brown shimeji or oyster mushrooms are great options)
• 2 tablespoons neutral oil for cooking, split in half
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• A small onion, sliced thinly
• 300g green beans (or string beans), ends trimmed or snapped off
• 1 tablespoon mushroom oyster sauce (vegetarian)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 6 tablespoons room-temperature water
• 1 tablespoon black bean garlic sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon rice or black vinegar (Chinese recommended)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar, depending on taste
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (optional, but it adds flavor)
• 1 teaspoon sriracha (add if you like heat)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons of cornstarch to give it that thick sauce vibe
• Steamed rice or noodles to pair with the stir-fry
• A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for garnish