Chinese Garlic Green Beans Recipe
Chinese Garlic Green Beans is a flavorful stir-fried vegetable dish featuring crisp green beans tossed with a generous amount of minced garlic and a hint of chicken bouillon for umami. This recipe offers a perfect balance of savory and aromatic notes, making it a delicious side dish to complement any Asian-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 pound green beans, washed, dried, and ends trimmed
Seasonings
- 15 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
Oils
- 2-3 cups vegetable oil (canola or avocado oil recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Beans: Rinse the green beans thoroughly, dry them completely, and trim the stem ends for uniform cooking.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep skillet or wok, pour in 2-3 cups of vegetable oil and heat over medium-high until hot but not smoking; this will be used for frying.
- Fry the Green Beans: Carefully add the green beans to the hot oil in batches to avoid overcrowding and deep-fry them until they become blistered, tender-crisp, and vibrant green, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Sauté the Garlic: Remove excess oil, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons in the pan. Add the minced garlic and sauté gently over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
- Combine and Season: Return the fried green beans to the pan with the garlic. Sprinkle the salt and chicken bouillon powder evenly over them. Toss everything together well to ensure the green beans are evenly coated with the garlic and seasonings.
- Serve: Transfer the garlic green beans to a serving dish and enjoy immediately as a savory side dish alongside your favorite Chinese entrees.
Notes
- Drying the green beans before frying is essential to prevent excessive splattering of hot oil.
- Adjust the amount of garlic based on your preference; the recipe uses a generous amount for a robust garlic flavor.
- If you prefer a lighter version, you can shallow-fry the green beans instead of deep-frying.
- Chicken bouillon powder adds umami; substitute with a vegetarian or vegan alternative if desired.
- Use a high smoke-point oil like canola or avocado oil to prevent burning.
