Chinese Buffet Green Beans
Directions
- 1Add oil to a skillet and turn on the stove.
- 2Add 12 oz of fresh green beans to the skillet; you can cut them to bite size or leave them whole.
- 3Cook the green beans for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to get a light char.
- 4Once the green beans have a light char, move them to the side of the skillet.
- 5Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the skillet.
- 7Add about a quarter teaspoon of crushed red peppers (optional for spice) and about a quarter teaspoon of white pepper.
- 8Give everything a good mix, letting the sauce cook into the green beans for about one or two minutes.
- 9Transfer the green beans to a serving plate.
Ingredients
- oil
- 12 oz fresh green beans
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 0.25 tsp crushed red peppers
- 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.
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