the best green beans

not even arguable.

from an out of print cookbook -- i copied it out in a library many years ago and have used it ever since.

serves 6

2 pounds green beans

sauce:
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice wine or sake
1.5 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup water

1 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup minced scallions

cut beans on the diagonal into 3" lengths.
combine the sauce ingredients.

heat a wok until hot, add the oil, and heat until very hot.

add the scallions and stir-fry over high heat for about 15 seconds (just count), until fragrant. 

add the beans and stir-fry for another minute. 

add the sauce and heat until boiling.  cover and reduce the heat to medium.  cook for about :12.

uncover, increase the heat to high, and cook until the sauce has reduced to a glaze.

toss lightly and serve.

we have over the years eaten this with savory tofu dishes, rice, and a little ginger salad.  so so good.