Green beans in olive oil

1. Trim beans & cut into 3 pieces, wash & drain.
2. Put onion & tomato into a heavy pan. Sprinkle with salt & rub in lightly with fingers.
3. Stiri in the beans, olive oil & sugar, mix well.
4. Cover & cook for 15 minutes over medium heat.
5. Stir occasionally.
6. The beans will lose their colour & soften.
7. When all the moisture has been absorbed, stir-fry the beans for 2 to 3 minutes.
8. Add ½ cup water, cover & simmer for 40 to 50 minutes, till the beans are tender.
9. Add more water if necessary, ½ cup at a time.
10. When cooked, the dish should be very moist but not watery.
11. Serve cold as part of a buffet.
12. Ayla esen algar, "the complete book of turkish cooking.