CHINESE GREEN BEANS

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Delicious and spicy green beans, just like your favorite Chinese restaurant. Be careful with the sesame oil, or it can overpower your beans. Prep time includes steaming the beans.

Provided by BoxOWine

Categories     Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fresh green beans
vegetable oil cooking spray or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon gingerroot, peeled, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Wash beans, trim ends and remove strings.
  • Arrange beans in a vegetable steamer (or a colander that will sit nicely in saucepan), and place over boiling water.
  • Cover and steam 5 minutes.
  • Drain and plunge into cold water, drain again.
  • Coat a large nonstick skillet (or wok) with cooking spray or peanut oil and heat until hot.
  • Add gingerroot and garlic and saute 30 secs.
  • Add beans, saute 5 minutes.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons water and remaining 5 ingredients.
  • Stir well.
  • Add to beans, cook 30 seconds or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.

Tim Waterfield
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Khan Sultan
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I'm allergic to garlic, so I substituted onion powder instead. It worked out great!


Bindu Ara
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This recipe is too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Ansar Bhatti
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my beans turned out mushy. I think I might have overcooked them.


Chizindu Tasie
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These green beans are delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.


suhail Al kubaysi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. I love the way the beans get crispy and the sauce is so flavorful.


Eberechukwu Kingsley
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! My kids even ate their green beans, which is a miracle.


Aiman Haya
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This recipe was easy to follow and the beans turned out great! I added a little bit of extra garlic and ginger, and it was perfect.


BRIGHTEST ATARIOUZ
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This is the best Chinese green bean recipe I've ever tried! The beans were perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shawon Hp
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I'm so glad I did! The beans were crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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