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Garlic Sauce Chinese Green Beans (Dry Fried Style)

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Make restaurant-style blistered green beans tossed in a savory, pungent garlic soy sauce quickly in your wok or skillet.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Heat a wok or large, heavy 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 undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes to start blistering and charring.
  3. Toss the green beans frequently for another 3 to 5 minutes until they are tender-crisp and show significant char marks.
  4. Push the green beans to one side of the wok. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the empty space. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Stir the garlic mixture into the green beans.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water or broth, and sugar. Pour this mixture over the beans.
  7. Toss everything quickly for about 1 minute until the sauce reduces slightly and coats the beans.
  8. Remove the wok from the heat. Drizzle with toasted sesame oil and toss once more before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For a deeper char, ensure your wok is very hot before adding the beans. This is key for achieving that dry-fried texture.
  • If you do not have a wok, use the largest, heaviest skillet you own and work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Substitute tamari for soy sauce if you need a gluten-free option. Use vegetable broth instead of water for a slightly richer sauce base.
  • Pair these garlic green beans with stir-fried noodles or a simple baked tofu for a complete meal.

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