Rub the meat with salt, pepper and minced garlic and let stand for 1 hour.
Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a heavy saucepan, add the meat turning over a few times to brown, evenly. Add sugar, soy sauce and water. Adjust seasoning, add ginger, and bring to the boil. Adjust seasoning, add ginger, and bring to the boil. Cover, reduce heat to very low, and simmer for 1 hour until the meat is tender.
Add the potatoes (quartered) and green beans. Coverf and simmer for 20 minutes more.
Remove and arrange on serving plate. |