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Chinese Green Beans with Garlic Sauce (Dry Fried Style)

A white bowl filled with blistered chinese green beans with garlic sauce, glistening under natural light.
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Make restaurant-style garlic green beans at home quickly. This recipe delivers blistered green beans coated in a savory, garlicky soy sauce, perfect for a fast Chinese side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if you are using them. Set this aside.
  2. Blister the beans: Heat the neutral oil in a large wok or heavy skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the trimmed green beans in a single layer if possible. Cook without stirring for 2 to 3 minutes to allow them to char slightly.
  3. Stir-fry the beans: Toss the beans frequently and continue cooking for another 4 to 6 minutes until they are tender-crisp and have developed dark, blistered spots.
  4. Add aromatics: Push the beans to one side of the wok. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the empty space and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  5. Combine and finish: Toss the beans with the garlic and ginger. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over everything. Cook for 1 minute, tossing constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beans evenly.
  6. Serve immediately as a vegan chinese side or with your favorite main course.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce with oyster sauce (if not keeping it vegan).
  • If you do not have a wok, use the largest, heaviest skillet you own and cook the beans in batches to maintain high heat for proper blistering.
  • If you prefer a less intense flavor, substitute vegetable broth for half of the soy sauce.

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