Description
A flavorful Chinese green beans recipe featuring crispy green beans coated in a savory garlic sauce. This dish is quick to prepare and can be made using traditional frying, broiling, or air frying methods for a delicious side or snack.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Green Beans
- 1/2 pound green beans, ends trimmed
- 1/4 cup peanut oil, avocado oil, or safflower oil, for frying
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, broth, cornstarch, sesame oil, and finely chopped garlic. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Prepare the green beans: Trim the ends off the green beans, wash them thoroughly, then dry them well with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Fry the green beans: Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat until around 350°F. Slowly add the green beans and fry for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they appear wrinkled. Turn off the heat and transfer the beans to paper towels to drain excess oil. Remove the oil from the skillet.
- Prepare the stir fry: Return the skillet to medium heat and add the prepared sauce. When the sauce starts bubbling, add the fried green beans and toss quickly to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Season and serve: Turn off the heat, season with salt to taste, and serve the green beans immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Leftover Chinese green beans can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can use chicken, beef, or vegetable broth according to your dietary preference or availability.
- For alternative methods, green beans can be broiled or air fried before adding the garlic sauce as described in the article.
- Ensure green beans are thoroughly dried before frying to avoid splattering.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially if using low-sodium soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
