Easy Chinese Green Beans
Fresh green beans pan-seared until blistered, then coated with garlic and savory sauces.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed and dried
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Sauces and seasonings
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
As Needed
- water a small splash if thick beans need softening
Instructions
Cook the Beans
- Trim and thoroughly dry the green beans. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a broad skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beans for 7–9 minutes, turning occasionally, until blistered and tender with a little bite.
- Reduce to medium heat and stir in garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the sauce and toss for about 1 minute until coated, adding a splash of water and covering briefly if thick beans still need softening.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve in 4 side portions.
Notes
- Refrigerate promptly in shallow covered containers at 40°F or below; use within 3 days of the oldest cooked ingredient.
- Reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F.