Green Beans in XO Sauce Recipe

Name: Green Beans in XO Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 10 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium shallots, minced; 1/4 cup minced peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 cup minced country ham or prosciutto (2 ounces); 1/2 tablespoon Chinese fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon dried shrimp, ground to a powder; 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 1/4 cup brandy; 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine; 1 tablespoon Sriracha chile sauce; 1 1/4 pounds green beans; 1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons of water; Salt

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
10 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium shallots, minced
1/4 cup minced peeled fresh ginger
1/2 cup minced country ham or prosciutto (2 ounces)
1/2 tablespoon Chinese fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon dried shrimp, ground to a powder
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1/4 cup brandy
2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine
1 tablespoon Sriracha chile sauce
1 1/4 pounds green beans
1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons of water
Salt

1
In a medium skillet, heat the oil.
2
Add the garlic and shallots and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the ginger, ham, black beans and sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until richly browned, about 10 minutes.
4
Add the dried shrimp, ancho powder, brandy and rice wine and simmer over moderate heat until thickened, about 3 minutes.
5
Stir in the Sriracha and let the XO sauce cool.
6
Bring a large, deep skillet of salted water to a boil.
7
Add the beans and boil until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
8
Drain well.
9
Add the stock to the large skillet and bring to a boil.
10
Add half of the XO sauce and whisk in the cornstarch mixture.
11
Bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring until thickened.
12
Add the green beans, toss to coat with the sauce and cook until hot, about 1 minute.
13
Season with salt and serve.
14
Reserve the remaining sauce for another use.

707

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 10 garlic cloves, minced, 2 medium shallots, minced, 1/4 cup minced peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Green Beans in 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.

Green Beans in XO Sauce

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