5 from 38 votes
Chinese Garlic Green Beans
Chinese Garlic Green Beans are crisp-tender green beans stir-fried in peanut oil with fragrant minced garlic and ginger. The cooking technique involves blistering the beans in hot oil without stirring initially to achieve a slightly charred, flavorful surface. They are finished with a splash of Shaoxing wine and soy sauce, resulting in a savory and aromatic vegetable side dish that balances freshness with depth from the aromatics and seasonings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
169 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans , tough ends removed
- 3 to 4 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable)
- 6 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 thumb ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry, or chicken broth)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- chili flakes for garnish) (Optional, Chinese
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat the green beans dry with paper towels to prevent oil splatter.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Turn to medium heat and add the green beans. Toss to coat well with the oil. Spread out the green beans as much as possible with minimal overlap and sprinkle with the salt. Let cook without touching for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bottom starts to blister and turn golden. Remove any green beans that have blistered and charred on one side and transfer them to a big plate. Keep cooking the rest of the green beans, flipping occasionally and taking out the ones that are blistered. The whole process should take about 6 to 8 minutes.
- If your pan looks dry, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Otherwise, directly add the garlic and ginger to the pan. Stir and cook for a few minutes to release fragrance. Add back all the cooked green beans and stir to mix a few times.
- Pour in the Shaoxing wine and soy sauce and sprinkle with salt. Stir immediately to mix everything well. Taste the green beans. Adjust seasoning by adding more salt or soy sauce, if needed.
- Transfer everything to a big plate. Sprinkle with chili flakes, if using. Serve hot as a side dish.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
11.6g
(4%)
Protein
2.5g
(5%)
Fat
13.7g
(21%)
Saturated Fat
2.3g
(12%)
Sodium
406mg
(17%)
Potassium
261mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2.7g
(5%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.6g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 5% |
| Fat | 13.7g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 12% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2.7g | 5% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.