Chinese Stir Fry Green Beans
Description: You'll forget all about takeout with these vegetarian Chinese stir fry green beans! They make an easy, wickedly good addition to any main course.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450 grams) fresh green beans, washed and tips removed, Note 1
- 2 teaspoon oil (avocado oil, peanut oil or vegetable oil)
- GARNISH: toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce (or low sodium soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Rice wine, Sherry or Fortified wine
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic (or more to taste)
- 2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon white or brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, Note 2 (or more to get the spice level you like)
Instructions
- PREPARE COATING/SAUCE: Combine all ingredients in small bowl and set aside.
- DRY-FRY BEANS: Heat oil in a wok or skillet to medium heat. Add green beans to the hot wok and sauté for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Increase heat to medium-high heat. Continue to sauté, stirring for 4 minutes until beans are tender crisp and charred a bit. If you like them more charred, reverse the times and cook 4 minutes on medium heat and 6 minutes on medium-high heat.
- FINISH BEANS: Pour sauce into skillet. Stir to coat beans evenly. Sauté 1 minute more. Transfer sautéed green beans to serving platter. Top with toasted sesame seeds if desired.