Searching for a quick and flavorful meal that's bursting with the vibrant colors and flavors of Asian cuisine? Look no further than wok-fried or skillet-seared fresh green beans. This simple yet delectable dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring crisp-tender green beans, savory sauces, fragrant aromatics, and a pop of color from fresh herbs and vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this versatile dish is sure to impress with its ease of preparation and explosion of flavors. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for wok or skillet asian style fresh green beans that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
WOK OR SKILLET ASIAN-STYLE FRESH GREEN BEANS
To save some time cook the green beans ahead, place in a zippered plastic bag and refrigerate until ready to use. Make certain to pat the green beans dry using a paper towel before sautéing them. If you like spicy like my family does add in 1-2 teaspoons dried chili flakes when sautéing the garlic. Just to let you know, I tried this recipe using Green Giant brand frozen whole beans and it was not as successful as using the fresh beans. Prep time does not include boiling the beans. This is a really great recipe for fresh summer green beans!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the green beans in a pot of boiling salted water until JUST crisp-tender (about 3 minutes) plunge into an ice water bath to cool completely.
- Drain well and pat the beans dry using paper towels.
- Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat; add in garlic and chili flakes (if using) stir-fry 1 minute.
- Add in beans and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
- Add in soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar and black pepper; cook until the sauce reduces slightly and coats the beans (about 1-1/2-2 minutes longer).
- If you want a thick sauce mix a small amount of cornstarch with a small amount of cold water and add in towards the end.
- Add in the almonds or sesame seeds; toss to coat and transfer to a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.8, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 1021.5, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 12.2, Protein 6.4
ASIAN-STYLE GREEN BEANS
These Asian-style green beans are a tasty addition to any meal. The flavors of sesame oil and soy sauce work so well together! -Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green beans; cook and stir until heated through. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in soy sauce and sugar until sugar is dissolved. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts :
'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
CHINESE GREEN BEANS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: vegetable oil, string bean, garlic, ginger, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, ground pork, dried red chilies, chili paste, soy sauce, rice wine, white pepper
Provided by Tasty
Categories Sides
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pan or wok, heat the oil over high. Fry the string beans until they start blistering. Remove the string beans.
- In the same pan or wok, add the garlic, ginger, and scallions. Fry until fragrant.
- Add the mushrooms and ground pork. Fry until the pork is mostly done. Stir in the the dried red chilies and chili paste.
- Add the string beans back the pan/wok. Toss to combine everything. Add the soy sauce, rice wine, and a dash of white pepper. Serve!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 12 grams
STIR-FRIED GARLIC GREEN BEANS
The green beans should remain crunchy in this dish, which is adapted from Grace Young's recipe in "Stir-Fry to the Sky's Edge."
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, season with salt and add the green beans. Boil 1 minute, drain and rinse with cold water, then place on a kitchen towel to dry thoroughly. (If vegetables aren't dry when you add them to the hot wok or pan, they will splutter and braise instead of stir-frying.) Place within reach of your wok or pan.
- Combine the soy sauce and wine or sherry in a small bowl or measuring cup and place within reach of your wok or pan. Place the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes in another small container near the burner.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan. Add the garlic and ginger, stir-frying for no more than 10 seconds, and then add the green beans. Toss together, then add the soy sauce and sherry and stir-fry for one to two minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender. Remove from the heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 77, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 298 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
KEN SHOE GREEN BEANS
A great way to make string beans..like the way they do in Chinese restaurants...only better! Also good with asparagus or broccoli.
Provided by GRANDMASCOOKIES215
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the peanut oil in a wok or skillet with high sides over medium-high heat until almost smoking; add the green beans. Quickly cook and stir the beans in the hot oil until they are bright green and starting to show brown spots, about 2 minutes. Remove the beans to a bowl. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the pan and return to heat. Cook and stir the ginger and garlic in the oil until they have started to brown, about 2 minutes. Return the green beans to the wok; add the dark soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Cook until hot; about 30 more seconds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 119.5 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh green beans that are tender and crisp. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots. - Trim the green beans by cutting off the ends. You can also remove the strings from the beans if desired. - To blanch the green beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. - To stir-fry the green beans, heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add a little oil and the green beans. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the green beans are browned and tender. - Add a sauce or seasoning of your choice to the green beans. Some popular options include soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic sauce, or black bean sauce. - Serve the green beans immediately.Conclusion:
Fresh green beans are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you stir-fry them, steam them, or boil them, green beans are a healthy and flavorful addition to any meal. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a way to enjoy green beans that you'll love.
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