Ingredients

2 teaspoons peanut or vegetable oil

1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated

3 garlic cloves, half sliced and half minced

1 pound green beans, rinsed and stemmed, with water still clinging to them

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Preparation

Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the oil, ginger, and minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Raise the heat to medium-high, add the beans and sliced garlic, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Add 1/4 cup water to the pan. Cook for another 4 minutes, partially covered. With 1 minute left, add the soy sauce and sesame oil and swirl around the pan to form a glazy sauce.