Chinese Green Bean Recipe (Garlic Green Beans)
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
114 kcal
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Cuisine
Chinese
Chinese Green Bean Recipe (Garlic Green Beans)
Description
The Chinese Green Bean Recipe (Garlic Green Beans) combines fresh green beans with a flavorful mix of shallots, garlic, and a sauce made from rice wine vinegar, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and ground ginger. First, shallots and garlic are cooked until lightly browned to unlock their aroma, then green beans are added and cooked until beginning to soften while maintaining some firmness. The pan is deglazed with rice wine vinegar, which adds a subtle acidity that balances the savory oyster and soy sauces. The ginger and salt further enhance the dish's complexity. This method ensures the green beans retain a tender-crisp texture and a fresh, savory flavor.
The resulting dish is well-suited as a side to a range of Asian-inspired meals or as a simple vegetable addition to any dinner. Its bold yet balanced flavors and textured bite make it a common accompaniment to rich or lighter main courses. The touch of acidity from the rice wine vinegar brings brightness, while the garlic and oyster sauce add depth.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil peanut or sesame, generic cooking oil
- 2 shallot diced (about 4 tbsp
- 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 pound Green bean trimmed, fresh
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- salt to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- In a large, heavy pan, heat oil until shimmery.
- Add shallots and garlic, sitr frequently to prevent burning.
- When shallows and garlic have browned slightly, add green beans and toss.
- Cook about 8 minutes, until green beans start to soften.
- Deglaze pan with rice wine, stir well.
- Add sauces and ginger, mix.
- Taste to see if the dish needs any salt (do check- or it might get too salty).
- When green beans are as soft as you'd like them, remove and plate!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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