Suan Rong Jiang Dou (Garlic-Fried Green Beans)

• 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)

1. Wash beans, cut into 3-cm segments, boil until crisp-tender, and drain.
2. 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.
3. Add sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and MSG, tossing after each addition. Add remaining garlic, toss.
4. Transfer to serving platter, and serve as part of a Chinese meal: rice, soup, and a balanced variety of dishes--one per person.

green beans, garlic, vegetable oil, sugar, soy sauce, black vinegar, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/suan-rong-jiang-dou-garlic-fried-green-beans-494808 (may not work)