Blistered Green Beans with XO Sauce Recipe

Name: Blistered Green Beans with XO Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup small dried shrimp (see Note); 1/3 cup dried scallops (see Note); 2 cups boiling water; 1/4 cup diced country ham or prosciutto (1/2 ounce); 8 garlic cloves; 1 medium shallot, coarsely chopped; One 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 1/4 cups rice bran, grapeseed or canola oil; 1 pound green beans; Salt; Black pepper; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup small dried shrimp (see Note)
1/3 cup dried scallops (see Note)
2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup diced country ham or prosciutto (1/2 ounce)
8 garlic cloves
1 medium shallot, coarsely chopped
One 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/4 cups rice bran, grapeseed or canola oil
1 pound green beans
Salt
Black pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
In a small bowl, cover the dried shrimp and scallops with the boiling water and let stand until softened, about 15 minutes.
2
Drain well.
3
In a mini food processor, combine the shrimp, scallops and ham with the garlic, shallot, ginger, soy sauce, crushed red pepper and sugar.
4
Pulse until minced.
5
Scrape the mixture into a small saucepan and stir in 1 cup of the oil.
6
Bring to a boil over moderately high heat; reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the solids are dark golden and fragrant, about 30 minutes.
7
Remove the XO sauce from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
8
Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat for 5 minutes.
9
Drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup of oil, add the green beans and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, tossing every 30 seconds; the beans are done when theyre tender and blistered in spots.
10
Drain off the oil.
11
Stir in 1/4 cup of the XO sauce; toss until the beans are evenly coated.
12
Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a platter.
13
Serve with lemon wedges.

2123

kcal

Calories

197

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/2 cup small dried shrimp (see Note), 1/3 cup dried scallops (see Note), 2 cups boiling water, 1/4 cup diced country ham or prosciutto (1/2 ounce), and more.

Yes, Blistered Green Beans with XO Sauce 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.

Blistered Green Beans with XO Sauce

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