Aromatic Wok Fried Beans Recipe

Name: Aromatic Wok Fried Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp groundnut oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced; 1/2 a fresh red chilli, seeds removed and thinly sliced; 3cm/11/4in piece of fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks; 4 spring onions,finely chopped; 4 water chestnuts, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp skinless peanuts, boiled for 10 minutes; 2 tbsp dried shrimps; 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry; 250g/9oz fine French beans, topped and tailed; 2 tsp fish sauce; 3 tbsp light soy sauce; pinch of caster sugar; ground white pepper; 2 tsp sesame oil

Servings: persons

1 tbsp groundnut oil
2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
1/2 a fresh red chilli, seeds removed and thinly sliced
3cm/11/4in piece of fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks
4 spring onions,finely chopped
4 water chestnuts, thinly sliced
2 tbsp skinless peanuts, boiled for 10 minutes
2 tbsp dried shrimps
1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
250g/9oz fine French beans, topped and tailed
2 tsp fish sauce
3 tbsp light soy sauce
pinch of caster sugar
ground white pepper
2 tsp sesame oil

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1. Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat. Once hot, add the garlic and chilli and stir-fry for 10 seconds to soften. Add half the ginger and all the spring onions, along with the water chestnuts, peanuts and dried shrimps, and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
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2. Add the green beans to the wok and stir-fry. The beans should begin to blister and turn slightly golden. Once everything begins to soften, add the Shaoxing rice wine, fish sauce and soy sauce and cook for a further 10 seconds.
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3. Add four tablespoons of hot water. Leave to steam for a further 4-5 minutes until the water is almost evaporated and the beans are hot through but still crunchy.
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4. Add the remaining ginger and season the mixture with caster sugar, white pepper and sesame oil. Serve piping hot.

8237

kcal

Calories

Fat

1481

Carbs

573

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp groundnut oil, 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced, 1/2 a fresh red chilli, seeds removed and thinly sliced, 3cm/11/4in piece of fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks, and more.

Yes, Aromatic Wok Fried Beans falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Aromatic Wok Fried Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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