CHINESE GREEN BEANS

1 pound fresh green beans

1 tblsp chopped green onions

2 cloves garlic, pressed

6 thin slices fresh ginger

3 tblsp sesame oil

1 tsp sugar

½ tsp soy sauce

¼ cup water

Cook beans in boiling water to cover 3 to 4 mins; drain and plunge into cold water to stop the cooking process.  Drain on paper towels.

Cook green onions, garlic and ginger in hot oil in a skillet 1 minute, stirring often; add sugar, salt and soy sauce, and cook until sugar dissolves, stirring often.

Add beans and water; reduce heat to medium and stir fry 3 mins.  Serve immediately.