Chinese Green Beans Recipe

Name: Chinese Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb green beans; Sauce; 1 tablespoon chinese black bean sauce (available at Asian markets); 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce or 1 tablespoon tamari; 2 2 teaspoons dry sherry or 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; Other; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon chopped ginger; 2 scallions, chopped, white part only; 1/2 teaspoon chili paste or 4 -6 small dried red chilies; 2 tablespoons peanut oil, for stir-frying more if needed; 1 teaspoon sesame oil, for stir-frying (can use peanut oil, your preference)

Servings: persons

1 lb green beans
Sauce
1 tablespoon chinese black bean sauce (available at Asian markets)
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce or 1 tablespoon tamari
2 2 teaspoons dry sherry or 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
Other
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped ginger
2 scallions, chopped, white part only
1/2 teaspoon chili paste or 4 -6 small dried red chilies
2 tablespoons peanut oil, for stir-frying more if needed
1 teaspoon sesame oil, for stir-frying (can use peanut oil, your preference)

1
Wash the green beans and pat dry with paper towel. Cut ends on the diagonal leaving beans long.
2
Combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
3
Warm a wok over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons peanut oil. Drizzle oil down the sides of the wok.
4
Once the oil is heated, add the green beans. Stir-fry for about 10 minutes, or until the skins pucker and turn brown and the green beans are tender (NOT mushy). Remove the beans from the wok.
5
Over medium-high heat, heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped garlic, ginger and scallions. Stir-fry briefly for a few seconds until aromatic. Add the chili paste or dried chili peppers.
6
Add the sauce and the green beans to the wok. Toss and serve hot.

116

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb green beans, Sauce, 1 tablespoon chinese black bean sauce (available at Asian markets), 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce or 1 tablespoon tamari, and more.

Yes, Chinese Green Beans falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Chinese Green Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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