Easy Chinese Green Beans (Din Tai Fung Style)

This din tai fung green beans recipe offers a harmonious blend of savory, slightly sweet, and aromatic flavors. The shallots, garlic, and ginger create a savory base, while the mirin sauce adds a subtle sweetness that balances the dish.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: asian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 27

Servings:

Calories: 121kcal

Author: Sophie Viau

Equipment

large skillet or work

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans rinsed and dried with paper towels
¼ cup avocado oil or neutral oil
2 shallots diced
2 teaspoons mirin sauce or sweet soy sauce
2 cloves fresh garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Trim off the ends of the green beans.
Heat your skillet over medium-high heat, adding the oil.
Once the oil is hot add the green beans to the frying pan and cook for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste.
Transfer the green beans to a paper towel-lined plate to remove the excess oil.
Reduce heat to medium heat and toss in the diced shallots, minced garlic, and ginger in the same skillet. Cook for 5 minutes and give them a gentle stir, allowing them to soften.
Add the mirin sauce, and continue cooking for 1 minute.
Transfer the green beans to a paper towel-lined plate to remove the excess oil.
Serve on a plate and pour the mirin sauce mixture on top.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Serve Immediately, Chinese Green Beans are best enjoyed immediately after cooking. Serve them hot as a side dish

Notes

Tips

Stir-frying is all about high heat and quick cooking. Make sure you have hot oil before adding the green beans. This helps to achieve a deliciously crisp exterior while preserving the bright green color and nutrients.
As stir-frying happens quickly, it's important to have all your ingredients prepped and within reach.
To ensure that you get crispy green beans cooked evenly and don't get overcrowded, it's best to stir-fry them in batches if necessary.

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