Stir-fried green beans are lightly blistered in a wok and tossed in an Asian-style sauce made with soy sauce, ginger and chili flakes. Simple and full of flavor!
Course
Side Dish
Category
Asian
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time20minutes
Total Time30minutes
Servings4
Calories118kcal
AutorElle
Ingredients
500gfresh green beans,trimmed
1 1/2tablespoonsolive oil or avocado oil,divided
1/2tablespoonsesame oil
1tablespoonginger,grated
2shallots,finely chopped
2clovesgarlic,thinly sliced
1/4cupwater(60 ml)
2tablespoonssoy sauce(or tamari)
1/2teaspoonmascabado brown sugar(or coconut palm sugar)
1tablespoonunseasoned rice wine vinegar(japanese)
1/4teaspoonred pepper flakes,or less, to taste
toasted sesame seeds,to garnish
To serve (optional):
Steamed jasmine rice
Method
Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and stir-fry, stirring often, until they start to brown in places (10 minutes). Remove the green beans from the wok and set aside.
Reduce to medium, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and sesame oil to the wok. Add the garlic, ginger and shallot. Stir-fry for a few minutes, until the shallot softens, then add the blistered beans, plus 60 ml water. Cover and let steam 1-2 minutes until beans reach desired consistency.
Uncover, stir, and add the soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and stir to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with steamed rice if desired and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to double sauce if desired. It’s delicious served over rice.