Description
A flavorful Chinese Green Beans with Garlic Sauce recipe featuring crisp-tender green beans coated in a savory garlic soy sauce, perfect as a delicious side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 pound green beans, ends trimmed
- 1/4 cup peanut oil, avocado oil, or safflower oil, for frying
Instructions
- Make the sauce. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, broth, cornstarch, sesame oil, and chopped garlic until well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the green beans. Trim and wash the green beans thoroughly, then dry them well using paper towels. Set aside.
- Fry the green beans. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F. Carefully add the green beans in a single layer. Fry them for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they become wrinkled and tender. Remove the green beans and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Discard the used oil from the skillet.
- Make the stir fry. Pour the prepared sauce into the same wok or skillet and heat over medium heat until bubbling. Add the cooked green beans and toss quickly to coat them evenly with the sauce.
- Season and serve. Turn off the heat, season with salt to taste, and serve the green beans immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Leftover Chinese green beans can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a healthier alternative, you may use the broiling or air fryer methods detailed in the recipe.
- Adjust the level of garlic and soy sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Use vegetable or chicken broth as a gluten-free option if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
