Stir Fried Green Beans and Tofu with Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 2 tablespoons black bean sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chinese cooking wine (or substitute with dry sherry)
• 1 pound green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 package extra firm tofu, sliced
• Freshly ground pepper
• Salt to taste

Directions:

In a heavy skillet (or wok), heat the cooking oil over high heat. Add garlic and ginger, stir and cook until fragrant. Add black bean sauce. Toss green beans and tofu into the skillet, followed by soy sauce, chinese cooking wine/sherry, salt and pepper. Stir fry the green beans and tofu until cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Serve hot with steamed rice.