Szechuan Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons sesame oil
2 lbs fresh green beans
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Preparation

Place a medium-large wok or heavy deep skillet over medium high heat.
After a minute, add the oil.
Wait a minute or so, and add the green beans.
Turn the heat to high and stir fry for about 5 minutes, or until the beans are well seared.
Add the garlic, salt, and ginger (and optional red pepper).
Stir-fry for several more minutes, then remove from heat.
Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.