Dry Fried Green Beans
Crispy, blistered green beans tossed with garlic, ginger, and savory umami seasonings. A classic Chinese vegetable side dish with deep, caramelized flavors.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 95
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed and patted dry
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- ½ tsp dried red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground (optional)
- 2 stalks green onion, sliced for garnish
- 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Trim green beans and pat completely dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mince garlic and ginger, and slice green onions for garnish.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a 12-inch wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- 4
Add green beans in a single layer. Do not stir for 2-3 minutes to allow blistering and browning.
- 5
Toss beans and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until deeply browned and wrinkled, about 4-5 minutes total.
- 6
Push beans to the side of the wok. Add minced garlic and ginger to the empty space, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 7
Add chili flakes and stir everything together for 15 seconds.
- 8
Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, add sugar and ground Sichuan pepper if using. Toss to coat evenly.
- 9
Cook for 1 minute until sauce adheres to the beans. Remove from heat.
- 10
Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch wok or large skillet
- paper towels
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon or spatula
- measuring spoons
- small bowl for mixing seasonings (optional)
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