Chinese Green Bean Stir Fry Recipe (Easy & Delicious!)

With the easiest steps and ingredient list, learn how to prepare this tasty still authentic Chinese green bean stir fry recipe. You just need to prepare the sweet soy sauce, mince some fresh garlic and ginger, and sauté all of them together with the green beans. The wok makes the most of the work, to be honest.

Green beans make such a healthy and easy side dish recipe when stir-fried with fresh ginger and garlic that you just can’t resist it! Soy sauce adds a depth of flavor that is perfect for balancing the taste of this authentic Chinese side dish. Not to mention it is ready in only 10 minutes and you need only a wok (or frying pan) and some simple ingredients.

How to Stir Fry Green Beans

What I love about this simple recipe is that you just have to follow some easy steps and it all takes about 10 minutes. Moreover, the Green Bean Stir Fry side looks so fancy and tastes like heaven that you almost can’t believe how easy it actually is to prepare. Now, let’s see how we can actually prepare this simple side dish recipe perfect for almost any occasion. Pair it with turkey stir fry or with turkey stuffed peppers and impress any Asian cuisine lover!

Before getting started, I have some tips and tricks about cooking beans. Keep in mind that fresh green beans do not need to be soaked. To help tenderize the beans, blanch them in a large pot of salted water. Believe it or time, not, blanching helps the beans retain their color. However, if you don’t have a lot of time, you can sauté green beans without blanching; also, skip this step if you want crisper beans.

Ingredients for Chinese Green Bean Stir Fry

First of all, is important to be noted that I prepared this recipe for me and my best friend as a side for the delicious ground turkey stir fry (this is also an Asian recipe that is ready in several minutes). So, keep in mind that this ingredient list is perfect for 2 servings. However, if you’d like to serve this Chinese side dish recipe to more than 2 people, feel free to adapt the quantities to your guest number.

Another essential tip I have for you is to have prepared all the necessaire ingredients before getting started. Considering we’ll cook these Chinese beans at high heat, we won’t have time for searching for a missing ingredient, or for mincing the ginger.

• 1/2 pound green beans (trimmed);
• salt to taste;
• 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium if desired);
• 1/2 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry;
• 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic;
• 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (OR 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder);
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes;
• 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil or canola oil.

Chinese Green Bean Stir Fry Step-by-Step Recipe

Now that you gather the ingredients needed, it’s time to learn the best technique to stir-fry green beans. This Chinese recipe will become your favorite side dish after you realize how easy it actually is to prepare!

1. Make sure your green beans are thoroughly dry. (If vegetables aren’t dry when you add them to the hot wok or pan, they will splutter and braise instead of stir-frying.) That’s how they should look like when they’re cooking.

2. Make sure that everything is prepared and within your reach, near the stovetop. Combine the soy sauce and wine or sherry in a small bowl or measuring cup and don’t forget about the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (You can also combine them in another small bowl).

3. Then, heat an at least 12-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 10-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan.
4. Swirl in the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan. Also, add the garlic and ginger, stir-frying for no more than 10 seconds.

5. Next, add the green beans.

6. Toss together, then add the soy sauce and Chinese rice wine and stir-fry for one to two minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender.

7. Finally, remove from heat and serve with a big portion of turkey stuffed peppers or just clean your wok with a paper towel and prepare it for stir-frying the ground turkey for an authentic Chinese duo!

Chinese Green Bean Stir Fry Recipe

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These easy, healthy garlic green beans make such a great side dish to a Chinese feast, and they’re made with just few main ingredients in under 15 minutes!

• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 1/2 pound green beans (trimmed);
• salt to taste;
• 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium if desired);
• 1/2 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry;
• 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic;
• 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (OR 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder);
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes;
• 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil or canola oil.

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Instructions

1. Make sure your green beans are thoroughly dry. (If vegetables aren’t dry when you add them to the hot wok or pan, they will splutter and braise instead of stir-frying.)
2. Make sure that everything is prepared and within your reach, near the stovetop. Combine the soy sauce and wine or sherry in a small bowl or measuring cup and don’t forget about the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (You can also combine them in another small bowl).
3. Then, heat an at least 12-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 10-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan.
4. Swirl in the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan. Also, add the garlic and ginger, stir-frying for no more than 10 seconds.
5. Next, add the green beans.
6. Toss together, then add the soy sauce and Chinese rice wine and stir-fry for one to two minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender.
7. Finally, remove from heat and serve with a big portion of turkey stuffed peppers or just clean your wok with a paper towel and prepare it for stir-frying the ground turkey for an authentic Chinese duo!

• Author: Rosie
• Cook Time: 10 minute
• Category: side dish
• Method: stovetop cooked
• Cuisine: Chinese

Keywords: stir fry green beans

Enjoy Your Chinese Side!

Finally, this is it, my loves: one of my favorite side dish recipes! Why? Because of the simple way of everything cooking together in a hot wok. All my friends just adore this way of cooking green beans as much as I love to prepare them in only 10 minutes. In addition, as you could already notice, it is one of the most versatile recipes I know. You can add all sorts of seasonings, sauces, and flavors. Go wild and tell us how that went in the comment section below!

All in all, it’s your time to share your experience with the Chinese green bean stir fry and all your thoughts on it. Therefore, tell me everything in the comments section below: What do you think about this way of cooking green beans? Did you experience any problems when sauteing them? Did your kids enjoy this side dish? Additionally, did you go for the main method or did you improvise? If you went extra, let us all know how that went!

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