Green Beans In Onion And Garlic Sauce
["1 chicken bouillon cube", "2/3 c. water", "1 lb. green beans", "3 Tbsp. oil", "2 Tbsp. butter", "4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced", "2 scallions, sliced", "1 Tbsp. soy sauce", "1 tsp. sugar", "1 Tbsp. dry sherry"]
["Dissolve bouillon cube in water using a large saucepan over moderate heat.", "Add the beans and simmer until nearly all the liquid has evaporated, turning them constantly.", "Heat the oil and butter in a pan.", "Add the garlic and the spring onions (shallots or scallions).", "Stir-fry for 30 seconds.", "Add the beans and toss in the fat until well coated.", "Sprinkle with the soy sauce, sugar and sherry.", "Stir-fry for 1 minute.", "Serve hot."]
["chicken", "water", "green beans", "oil", "butter", "garlic", "scallions", "soy sauce", "sugar", "sherry"]