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Garlic Sauce Green Beans (Dry Fried Style)

Close-up of bright green, blistered chinese green beans with garlic sauce piled in a white bowl.
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Make restaurant-style blistered green beans quickly in a wok or skillet with a punchy garlic soy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon water or vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the trimmed green beans to the hot oil in a single layer if possible. Cook without stirring for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the beans to blister and char slightly.
  3. Toss the beans and continue cooking for another 3 to 5 minutes until they are tender-crisp and have developed dark spots. Remove the beans from the wok and set them aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok.
  5. Add the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  6. Return the green beans to the wok.
  7. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Pour this mixture over the beans.
  8. Add the water or vegetable broth. Toss everything quickly to coat the beans evenly with the sauce. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
  9. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a spicier flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of chili flakes or a dash of chili oil with the garlic.
  • 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.
  • Tamari can replace soy sauce if you need a gluten-free option.

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