Description
Make restaurant-style blistered green beans tossed in a savory garlic soy sauce quickly in a wok or skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon 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
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot.
- Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
- Add the trimmed green beans to the hot wok in a single layer if possible. Cook without stirring for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the beans to char slightly.
- Toss the beans and continue cooking for another 3 to 5 minutes until they are tender-crisp and blistered in spots.
- Push the beans to one side of the wok. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the empty space and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss the garlic and ginger with the green beans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, and water or broth.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the beans. Toss quickly to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add 1/2 teaspoon of chili flakes with the garlic.
- If you do not have a wok, use a heavy-bottomed skillet and work in batches to maintain high heat.
- Substitute tamari for soy sauce if you need a gluten-free option.
- These beans pair well with fried rice or simple stir-fried tofu for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0