Dry-fried green beans, Gan bian si ji dou

Ingredients:

-Frozen (or fresh) string beans

-Finely chopped ginger and garlic

-Ground beef or chopped mushrooms

-Soy sauce, sugar

-Sake (if using meat)

-Chopped green onions (optional)

TCM food properties:

Green beans  - sweet and neutral, strengthens qi and blood

1.     Stir fry the frozen green beans until lightly browned

2. Add oil to green beans and continue to cook until lightly burned. Set aside 

3. Add oil to wok. Stir fry garlic, ginger, and beef/or mushrooms, a little soy sauce, a little sugar, and a little sake (if with beef). Mix until cooked through. 

4. Add green beans and mix well