Garlic green beans

Wash the green beans thoroughly in cold water and drain.

If your green beans aren't pre-trimmed, cut off the tough ends.

Cut the green beans in half to make bite-sized pieces.

Thinly slice the garlic cloves.

Thinly slice the onion.

In a pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil.

Add salt to the boiling water.

Add the green beans to the pot and cook for 6 to 7 minutes until they are tender.

Drain the cooked green beans, making sure to reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.

Heat cooking oil in the same pot over medium-high heat.

Add the sliced garlic and stir-fry until it turns a light golden brown.

Add the blanched green beans, the reserved 1/2 cup of cooking water, and soy sauce to the pot.

Add the sliced onion and continue to stir-fry.

Keep stirring until most of the liquid has boiled down and the sauce coats the green beans.

Turn off the heat and stir in the sesame oil.

Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy.