Stir-Fried Green Peppers, Suzhou Style

9 oz (250 g) green peppers
3/4 tsp salt, or to taste
4 tsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp sugar

1.  Wash the peppers. Seed, remove the stems and cut into 1/2 inch (1 cm) squares.

2.  Heat the oil in a wok over a high fire until the oil surface ripples. Add the peppers and stir-fry until they shrink slightly. Add the salt, sugar, and a little water. Stir-fry for 2 more minutes, and serve.