Description
Chinese Buffet Green Beans are a crunchy, flavorful side dish featuring fresh green beans stir-fried with garlic, soy, and oyster sauce. This quick and easy recipe delivers the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors, just like your favorite Chinese buffet.
Ingredients
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1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
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Blanch Green Beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender and bright green. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water. Drain again and set aside.
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Stir-Fry Garlic: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add Green Beans: Stir-fry green beans for 2-3 minutes.
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Add Sauce: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Cook 1-2 minutes until beans are evenly coated and heated through.
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Season and Serve: Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Blanching and shocking in ice water helps keep beans crisp.Substitute vegetarian oyster sauce for a vegetarian version.Adjust spice level by increasing or omitting red pepper flakes.Add nuts or extra veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms for variety.
