Suan Rong Jiang Dou (Garlic-Fried Green Beans) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

200 g green beans
50 g minced garlic (about 1/3 cup)
4 tablespoons vegetable oil (to taste)
2 teaspoons sugar (to taste)
2 teaspoons soy sauce (to taste)
2 teaspoons black vinegar (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon msg (to taste)

Preparation

Wash beans, cut into 3-cm segments, boil until crisp-tender, and drain.
Over highest heat, heat empty wok, add oil and swirl to heat. Add part of the garlic and stir a moment until fragrant but not burned. Add green beans and stir-fry.
Add sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and MSG, tossing after each addition. Add remaining garlic, toss.
Transfer to serving platter, and serve as part of a Chinese meal: rice, soup, and a balanced variety of dishes--one per person.