Spicy Chinese Green Beans

• 1/2 lb fresh green beans
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (or red chili flakes)
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• sesame oil

1. Wash beans; trim ends, and remove strings. Slice beans in half lengthwise, and set aside.
2. Combine soy sauce and next 5 ingredients, stirring until smooth. Set aside.
3. Cook ginger and garlic in hot peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add beans and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir soy sauce mixture, and add to beans; cook stirring constantly, 1 minute or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with a few drops of sesame oil. Serve immediately.

fresh green beans, soy sauce, water, sherry, sugar, cornstarch, ground red pepper, fresh ginger, fresh garlic, peanut oil, sesame oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-chinese-green-beans-469717 (may not work)