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Wok-Blistered Green Beans with Garlic Sauce

A close-up of vibrant green, blistered chinese green beans with garlic sauce piled on a white plate.
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Make restaurant-style dry fried green beans at home quickly. This recipe features blistered green beans tossed in a savory, punchy garlic soy sauce.

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, grated
  • 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

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat the wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the neutral oil and swirl to coat.
  3. Add the trimmed green beans to the hot wok in a single layer if possible. Let them cook without stirring for 1 to 2 minutes to allow them to blister and char slightly.
  4. Stir-fry the green beans continuously for 3 to 5 minutes until they are tender-crisp and show dark, blistered spots.
  5. Push the beans to one side of the wok. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the empty space. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  6. Toss the beans with the garlic and ginger.
  7. Pour the prepared sauce mixture and the water or vegetable broth over the beans. Stir quickly to coat everything evenly. Cook for 30 seconds until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Remove from heat immediately and serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add 1/2 teaspoon of chili flakes with the garlic.
  • If you do not have a wok, use the largest, heaviest skillet you own and heat it thoroughly before adding the oil.
  • Use tamari instead of soy sauce if you need a gluten-free option.

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