1 1/2 pounds green beans
2 tablespoons dry sherry
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 teaspoons ginger, minced
1/2 cup vegetable stock or vegetarian chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
couple drops sesame oil
1 tablespoon sherry
1-2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 scallions, sliced
1. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain, run under cool water to stop cooking and pat dry. Heat wok over medium high heat.
2. Add sherry, garlic and ginger. Stir for a few seconds. Add green beans and stir for a minute.
3. Add stock, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Combine sherry and cornstarch. Add to wok. Stir.
4. Reduce to simmer and cook for another 3 minutes until sauce is thickened. Stir in scallions and serve.'