Stir Fried Green Beans (adopted from same Eating Well)

Could easily use this method for a variety of veggies.

1.5 lbs green beans
2 Tbl dry sherry
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 tsp ginger, minced
1/2 cup chicken-flavored stock
2 T soy sauce
1 T sherry
couple drops sesame oil
1 - 2 tsp cornstarch
4 scallions, sliced

Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain, run under
cool water to stop cooking and pat dry.

Heat wok over medium high heat. Add sherry, garlic and ginger. Stir
for a few seconds. Add green beans and stir for a minute. Add stock,
soy sauce, sesame oil. Combine sherry and cornstarch. Add to wok. Stir.
Reduce to simmer and cook for another 3 minutes until sauce is
thickened. Stir in scallions and serve.