Suan Rong Jiang Dou (garlic-fried Green Beans)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 200 g green beans
• 50 g minced garlic (about 1/3 cup)
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (to taste)
• 2 teaspoons sugar (to taste)
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce (to taste)
• 2 teaspoons black vinegar (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon msg (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 wash beans, cut into 3-cm segments, boil until crisp-tender, and drain.
• 2 over highest heat, heat empty wok, add oil and swirl to heat. add part of the garlic and stir a moment until fragrant but not burned. add green beans and stir-fry.
• 3 add sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and msg, tossing after each addition. add remaining garlic, toss.
• 4 transfer to serving platter, and serve as part of a chinese meal: rice, soup, and a balanced variety of dishes--one per person.