Tumis Buncis

• 500 g (1 lb) French beans
• 3 shallots or 1

Wash, top and tail, and slice the beans. Slice the shallots or onion finely, and sauté them in oil or butter for 1 minute. Add the beans, the chilli or pepper, nutmeg and ginger; go on stirring for 2 minutes. Pour in the stock, or use a chicken cube and 6 tablespoonfuls of water. Cover the pan and s