Description
These Chinese green beans crackle with texture and are coated in a bold garlicky sauce, making them a delicious and impressive side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil (or peanut oil)
- 4–6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or minced (adjust to taste)
- 1–2 tsp fresh ginger, minced (optional)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or a squeeze of lime
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
- Pinch of chili flakes or a small chopped fresh chili (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Trim the bean ends and rinse under cold water.
- Slice the garlic and chop the ginger if using.
- Mix the soy, vinegar, sugar, and a tablespoon of water in a small bowl to create the sauce.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat until hot. Add oil and swirl.
- Add the green beans and sear without crowding, stirring every 30–45 seconds.
- After 4–6 minutes, push the beans to the side and add garlic and ginger, frying briefly until aromatic.
- Pour the sauce over the beans, tossing constantly, and let it reduce slightly until it glazes the beans.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds and chili if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan for best texture. Adjust garlic according to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg