Dry Sauteed Green Beans

5 ts Peanut oil or canola oil

1 cl Garlic, peeled & minced

1 ts Minced gingerroot

1 lb Green beans (2" pieces)

1 ts Oriental sesame oil

1/2 ts Salt (optional)

1. Heat the oil in a wok or skillet. Add the garlic and ginger, and

stir-fry the ingredients for 30 seconds. 2. Add the green beans, and stir-fry them over high heat for 2 to 4

minutes. 3. Add the sesame oil and salt (if desired), toss the ingredients to

coat them, and serve the beans. Preparation tip: The beans are supposed to be tender-crisp and shriveled or even charred a bit on the outside. If you like tenderer beans, cover the pan after adding the sesame oil and salt, and continue cooking the beans for a few minutes over moderately low heat.