Din Tai Fung-Inspired Garlic Green Beans

Directions

  1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. 2Add green beans and cook until bright green and still slightly crunchy.
  3. 3Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
  4. 4Melt a few pieces of butter over the warm green beans.
  5. 5In a bowl, mix grated garlic with 1/2 stick melted butter.
  6. 6Massage the garlic butter mixture into the green beans until evenly coated.
  7. 7Combine equal parts soy sauce and vinegar, then add a little avocado oil and plenty of chili flakes.
  8. 8Serve the beans on their own or dipped into the chili oil sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 large bag fresh green beans
  • 2 large head garlic, grated
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • equal part soy sauce
  • equal part vinegar
  • a splash avocado oil
  • lots of chili flakes

Equipment

potbowl

Tips

  • Add more butter to the garlic butter mixture if needed for a spreadable consistency.
  • You can add more butter to the green beans if needed.