Chinese Buffet Green Beans

9 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add oil to a skillet and turn on the stove.
  2. 2Add oil to a skillet and turn on the stove.
  3. 3Add oil to a skillet and turn on the stove.
  4. 4Add 12 oz of fresh green beans to the skillet; you can cut them to bite size or leave them whole.
  5. 5Add 12 oz of fresh green beans to the skillet; you can cut them to bite size or leave them whole.
  6. 6Add 12 oz of fresh green beans to the skillet; you can cut them to bite size or leave them whole.
  7. 7Cook the green beans for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to get a light char.
  8. 8Cook the green beans for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to get a light char.
  9. 9Cook the green beans for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to get a light char.
  10. 10Once the green beans have a light char, move them to the side of the skillet.
  11. 11Once the green beans have a light char, move them to the side of the skillet.
  12. 12Once the green beans have a light char, move them to the side of the skillet.
  13. 13Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  14. 14Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  15. 15Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  16. 16Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the skillet.
  17. 17Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the skillet.
  18. 18Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the skillet.
  19. 19Add about a quarter teaspoon of crushed red peppers (optional for spice) and about a quarter teaspoon of white pepper.
  20. 20Add about a quarter teaspoon of crushed red peppers (optional for spice) and about a quarter teaspoon of white pepper.
  21. 21Add about a quarter teaspoon of crushed red peppers (optional for spice) and about a quarter teaspoon of white pepper.
  22. 22Give everything a good mix, letting the sauce cook into the green beans for about one or two minutes.
  23. 23Give everything a good mix, letting the sauce cook into the green beans for about one or two minutes.
  24. 24Give everything a good mix, letting the sauce cook into the green beans for about one or two minutes.
  25. 25Transfer the green beans to a serving plate.
  26. 26Transfer the green beans to a serving plate.
  27. 27Transfer the green beans to a serving plate.

Ingredients

  • oil
  • oil
  • oil
  • 12 oz fresh green beans
  • 12 oz fresh green beans
  • 12 oz fresh green beans
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red peppers
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red peppers
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red peppers
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper

Equipment

skilletstoveserving plate

Tips

  • Cut green beans to bite size if desired, but leaving them whole is common in Chinese buffets.
  • Stir green beans occasionally to achieve a light char.
  • Adjust cooking time for green beans if you prefer more char.
  • If you want a little spice, add crushed red peppers.