Ken Shoe Green Beans

Ken Shoe Green Beans
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    97

Elevate your green bean game with this vibrant and flavorful dish, inspired by the best of Chinese restaurant stir-fries but refined for the home cook. Crisp-tender green beans, infused with aromatic ginger and garlic, are tossed in a rich, savory sauce, creating a delightful side that will leave you craving more. Perfectly adaptable for asparagus or broccoli as well!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    10 g
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    120 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    28 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 2 mins Heat the peanut oil in a wok or a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and is almost smoking. (Approx. 2 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Add the green beans to the hot oil. Stir-fry quickly, ensuring the beans are constantly moving, until they turn a vibrant green and begin to develop slightly browned spots. (Approx. 2 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Remove the green beans from the wok and set aside in a bowl. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the pan and return it to the heat.

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Recipe View 2 mins Add the minced ginger and garlic to the remaining oil. Stir-fry until fragrant and lightly browned, being careful not to burn the garlic. (Approx. 1-2 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Return the cooked green beans to the wok. Add the dark soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper.

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Recipe View 0 mins Stir-fry until the sauce coats the beans evenly and they are heated through. (Approx. 30 seconds)

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a splash of sesame oil at the very end.
Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference. Some prefer a slightly sweeter sauce.
Be careful not to overcrowd the wok when frying the green beans; work in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 32 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Ezekiel Schamberger

    I tried this with asparagus, and it was delicious! Thanks for the great recipe!

  • Zella Okon

    The key is definitely getting the wok hot enough. Once I did that, the green beans came out perfect!

  • Dorris Cormier

    This recipe is fantastic! My family loved it, and it's so much better than the green beans we usually have.

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