Green Beans And Water Chestnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, drimmed (about 5 cups)
2 teaspoons oil
1 tablespoon peeled chopped gingerroot (use a spoon to peel the gingerroot, then chop fine)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
8 ounces sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

In a large saucepan over high heat, bring to a boil enough water to cover beans.
Boil beans for 4 inutes. Drain and plunge into ice water to halt cooking; drain.
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over high heat, swirling to coat bottom of pan.
Stir-fry water chestnuts for 1 minute.
Add garlic and ginger (don't let it brown).
Add beans and salt.
Cook until heated thoroughly, stirring constantly.
Serve on a platter.
Chef note: You can also leave out the water chestnuts and ginger and add a small can of Ro-Tel tomatoes and peppers to create a Mexican dish).