Description
This Chinese Buffet Green Beans recipe delivers tender-crisp green beans blistered to perfection and coated in a savory blend of soy and oyster sauces. A quick and flavorful side dish that brings authentic Chinese restaurant flavors to your home kitchen in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Green Beans
- 1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed with ends trimmed
Sauce and Seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil and garlic: In a large skillet or wok, heat the peanut oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned to infuse the oil with garlic flavor.
- Cook the green beans: Add the prepared green beans to the pan. Stir regularly and cook for about 10 minutes until the beans become tender-crisp with slight blistering, giving them a nice texture and flavor.
- Add the sauces: In a small bowl, mix together light soy sauce and oyster sauce. Pour this mixture over the green beans and continue cooking for an additional 1 minute to allow the sauce to coat and slightly thicken around the beans.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle sesame seeds over the green beans. Serve immediately to enjoy them warm and flavorful.
Notes
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of red chili flakes or fresh chopped chili along with the garlic.
- You can substitute oyster sauce with mushroom stir-fry sauce for a vegetarian version.
- Be careful not to overcook the beans to maintain their crunchiness.
- Use a high-smoke-point oil like peanut oil to avoid burning the garlic.
- Serve as a side dish with rice and your choice of protein for a complete meal.
