Zinc is a metal that is normally found in small amounts in nature. It is used in many commercial industries and can be released into the environment during mining and smelting (metal processing) activities. People living near smelters or industries using zinc could be exposed to higher levels of zinc by drinking water, breathing air and touching soil that contains the metal.
Step 3: Blanch the green beans. 1  Bring a large pot of water to boiling. Allow 1 gallon of water per pound of green beans. 2  Fill a large bowl with ice water. 3  Working in batches, carefully lower the green beans into the boiling water.  Boil small beans for 2 minutes, medium beans for 3 minutes, and large beans for 4 minutes.
1 Drain the green beans in a colander. 2  Heat the other 1 T of oil and add ginger, garlic and scallions,stir fry for a minute. 3  Add chili sauce and siracha and stir fry for a minute. 4  Add beans, soy sauce, sugar, salt and pepper and mix to combine. Add the green beans (careful, it will sputter!) and stir fry until they pucker and begin to brow (about 6-8 minutes). 2  Drain the green beans in a colander. 3  Heat the other 1 T of oil and add ginger, garlic and scallions,stir fry for a minute. 4  Add chili sauce and siracha and stir fry for a minute.