Chinese Garlic Green Beans Recipe – Chinese Special
- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time12 min
- Total Time22 min
Chinese Garlic Green Beans Ingredients :
- 1 lb (450 g) green beans, ends trimmed
- 3 to 4 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry, or chicken broth)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Chinese chili flakes for garnish (optional)
How To Make Chinese Garlic Green Beans :
Thoroughly pat dry the green beans with paper towels to prevent oil splatter.
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Reduce heat to medium and add the green beans, ensuring they are well coated with oil. Arrange them in a single layer with minimal overlap, sprinkle with salt, and cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottoms blister and turn golden. Remove any beans that are blistered and charred on one side to a large plate. Continue cooking the remaining green beans, flipping occasionally and removing blistered ones as they cook. This process should take about 6 to 8 minutes.
If the skillet looks dry, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Otherwise, add the minced garlic and ginger directly to the skillet. Stir and cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Add all the cooked green beans back into the skillet and stir to combine.
Pour in the Shaoxing wine and soy sauce, and sprinkle with salt. Stir immediately to evenly coat everything. Taste the green beans and adjust seasoning with more salt or soy sauce if needed.
Transfer everything to a large serving plate. Optionally, sprinkle with chili flakes before serving. Enjoy hot as a delicious side dish.
