Print

Restaurant-Style Chinese Green Beans with Garlic Sauce

A close-up shot of bright green, blistered chinese green beans with garlic sauce coating them.
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make these blistered green beans with a punchy garlic soy sauce right in your wok or skillet. This recipe delivers that takeout flavor fast.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons water or vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  2. Heat the wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the neutral oil.
  3. Add the trimmed green beans to the hot wok in a single layer if possible. Let them cook without stirring for 1 to 2 minutes to start developing char marks.
  4. Toss the green beans frequently for about 4 to 6 minutes until they are tender-crisp and have blistered spots. This dry frying technique creates the best texture.
  5. Push the green beans to one side of the wok. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the empty space and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let them burn.
  6. Toss the garlic and ginger with the green beans.
  7. Pour the prepared sauce mixture and the water or vegetable broth into the wok. Stir quickly to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Remove from heat immediately and serve your garlic green beans hot.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, use a teaspoon of chili garlic sauce instead of red pepper flakes.
  • If you do not have a wok, use a large, heavy-bottomed skillet and work in batches to avoid overcrowding, which prevents proper blistering.
  • This dish pairs well with fried rice or vegan stir-fry for a complete dinner.
  • If you need a substitute for soy sauce, use tamari for a gluten-free option.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://spoonfulsnap.com/chinese-green-beans-with-garlic-sauce/