Stir Fried String Beans
From Greg Lee
Circa 1988

This is also good with Asparagus, but will take a bit longer to cook.

1	pound	String Beans
2	clove	Garlic, minced
1/4	Cup	Oil
1	dash	Salt
2	Tb	Sherry
2+		Chinese Chili, ground, or hot pepper flakes, to taste

1	tsp	Sugar
1/2	Tb	cornstarch
2	Tbs	Soy sauce
1/2	Cup	Chicken Stock

Heat pan, add Oil and Salt.
Lower heat, add Galic, fry until light brown.
Add beans and pepper, turn heat to high.
Stir-fry until beans change to deeper green.
Add Sherry.
Cook covered 2-3 minutes until crunchy-tender.
Remove cover; add cornstarch mixture
Stir until thickened. 
Serve.