Recipe: Bean Sprouts with Garlic (Chinese)

BEAN SPROUTS WITH GARLIC

1 to 2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 to 2 teaspoons sea salt
About 1 pound mung bean sprouts, washed
1/4 cup shao hsing wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Heat the peanut oil in a wok over medium heat until it starts to shimmer. Add the garlic and salt and stir-fry for 10 seconds, making sure the garlic does not burn.

Add the sprouts and stir-fry for 30 seconds.

Add the wine or sherry and stir-fry for 20 seconds.

Add the remaining ingredients and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until the sprouts are wilted but still crunchy. Serve immediately.

Serves 4 as a side-dish
Adapted from source: Simple Chinese Cooking by Kylie Kwong