Green beans with garlic

Beans cut on the diagonal readily absorb the garlic and ginger flavors of the sauce. 4 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon dry sherry or water 1 tablespoon sesame seed 1-1/2 tablespoons salad oil 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed, cut diagonally into 2-inch lengths

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Uncover, increase heat to high, and boil, stirring, until liquid has almost evaporated, 1 to 3 minutes. Pour beans out onto a platter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seed. Serves 4.