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Restaurant-Style Chinese Green Beans with Garlic Sauce

A white bowl filled with vibrant Chinese green beans with garlic sauce, showing blistered edges and glossy coating.
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Make these quick, flavorful dry fried green beans at home. They get perfectly blistered and coated in a punchy garlic soy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola or peanut)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free)
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry the green beans. This step is key for getting a good char.
  2. Heat the neutral oil in a large wok or heavy skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the green beans to the hot oil in a single layer if possible. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until the beans develop dark, blistered spots.
  4. Push the beans to one side of the wok. Reduce the heat to medium.
  5. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the empty space in the wok. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  6. Add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), sugar, and red pepper flakes to the wok. Stir quickly to coat the beans evenly with the sauce.
  7. Cook for 1 more minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Remove the wok from the heat. Drizzle with toasted sesame oil and toss one last time. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a Sichuan flavor, add 1 teaspoon of Sichuan peppercorns with the garlic and ginger.
  • If you do not have a wok, a large cast iron skillet works well for achieving the necessary high heat.
  • Substitute vegetable broth for a splash of water if the sauce seems too thick or sticky.
  • These garlic green beans pair well with fried rice or any simple stir-fry protein.

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