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Restaurant-Style Garlic Green Beans

A close-up of bright green, blistered chinese green beans with garlic sauce served on a white plate.
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Make fast, flavorful Chinese green beans with a blistered texture and punchy garlic sauce in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the neutral oil.
  2. Add the trimmed green beans to the hot wok in a single layer if possible. Let them cook without stirring for 2 to 3 minutes to achieve blistering and charring.
  3. Toss the beans and continue cooking for another 3 to 5 minutes until they are tender-crisp and have developed dark spots.
  4. Push the beans to one side of the wok. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the clear space and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  6. Pour the sauce mixture over the beans and toss everything quickly to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of vegetable broth for the sesame oil in the sauce.
  • If you do not have a wok, use the largest, heaviest skillet you own and work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which prevents proper blistering.
  • These beans pair well with fried rice or simple baked tofu for a complete meal.

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