Ingredients
- 1 pound green string beans (haricots verts or Chinese longbeans)
- 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped
- 4 scallions, white parts only, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Pepper to taste, optional
- 2 tablespoons oil (peanut or vegetable oil, or as needed)
How to Make
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Step 1: Wash the green beans, drain thoroughly, and trim the tops and bottoms. Cut the green beans on the diagonal into slices approximately 2 inches long. Chop the garlic, ginger and scallions. Set aside.
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Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the green beans and stir-fry until they start to shrivel or "pucker" and turn brown (6 to 7 minutes for longbeans). Remove the green beans from the wok and drain in a colander.
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Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the wok on high heat. Add the garlic, ginger and scallions. Stir-fry for a few seconds, then add the chili paste and stir-fry for a few more seconds until aromatic.
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Step 4: Add the green beans and the dark soy sauce, sugar, salt and pepper if using. Stir everything together and taste and adjust the seasoning if desired.
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Step 5: Serve hot.
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