Chinese dry sauteed string beans is a classic dish in Chinese cuisine, known for its vibrant green color, crisp texture, and savory flavor. This versatile side dish can be enjoyed on its own or as a complement to a main course. The key to making perfect dry sauteed string beans lies in choosing fresh, tender beans, slicing them thinly on a bias, and cooking them quickly over high heat to preserve their crispness. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of technique, you can easily create this delicious and healthy dish at home.
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CHINESE DRY-SAUTEED STRING BEANS
An authentic Chinese dish, that happens to be one of my very favorites. I searched a long time for one that tasted restaurant quality and was easy to make! You can subsitute long beans cut into 3 inch segments for the green beans to make it even more authentic.
Provided by sofie-a-toast
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- AHeat 1 T of oil in a wok over medium heat. It is very important to use a wok and to heat the oil first or this wont cook right. Add the green beans (careful, it will sputter!) and stir fry until they pucker and begin to brow (about 6-8 minutes).
- Drain the green beans in a colander.
- Heat the other 1 T of oil and add ginger, garlic and scallions,stir fry for a minute. Add chili sauce and siracha and stir fry for a minute. Add beans, soy sauce, sugar, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
- Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.9, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 540.6, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 6, Protein 3.9
SAUTEED STRING BEANS
Tired of regular or canned string beans? Here's an easy way to flavor up those veggies! Even my string bean hating roommate loves these!
Provided by LISFALLS
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and place beans in the wok. Cover, and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with garlic salt, garlic powder, pepper, and minced onion. When beans are almost tender, mix in cocktail onions with liquid. Continue cooking 5 minutes, until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 510.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
'CHINESE BUFFET' GREEN BEANS
Every time my family and I go to a Chinese buffet we make a bee line for the green beans! This is a simple and tasty re-creation of that much loved side dish, goes well with any Asian meal. Make sure to slice the garlic, don't use a garlic press. Oyster sauce can be found in the Asian section of your grocery store, at an Asian grocery store, and online.
Provided by roweena
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the edges begin to brown, about 20 seconds. Add the green beans; cook and stir until the green beans begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar, oyster sauce, and soy sauce. Continue cooking and stirring for several minutes until the beans have attained the desired degree of tenderness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 140.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
SZECHUAN GREEN STRING BEANS
Make and share this Szechuan Green String Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ebechan
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 2 cups of the oil in a wok and add the beans.
- Fry for one minute or until soft.
- Drain.
- In a sauté pan, add the remaining oil and heat.
- Add the beans, garlic, minced pork, soy sauce, sherry, sugar and broth.
- Add the sesame oil and scallion, swirling to heat through.
- Serve.
- Our beans are extremely crisp, which makes all the difference.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2119.3, Fat 228.8, SaturatedFat 29.7, Sodium 1107, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 9.3, Protein 5.9
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender string beans for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim the string beans by removing the ends and any tough strings.
- Slice the string beans into 2-3 inch pieces for even cooking.
- Use a large pan or wok to ensure that the string beans have enough space to cook evenly.
- Heat the oil over high heat before adding the string beans. This will help to sear the beans and prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Stir-fry the string beans for a few minutes, until they are tender-crisp.
- Season the string beans with your favorite seasonings. Some popular options include garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
- Serve the string beans immediately, while they are still hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Chinese dry-sauteed string beans are a quick and easy dish to make that is packed with flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of cooking time, you can have a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Chinese dry-sauteed string beans a try.
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