Crispy String Beans

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A quick, savory stir-fry with tender-crisp beans, garlic, and a rich soy-sesame glaze.
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These Crispy String Beans are the ultimate quick side dish, delivering a perfect balance of savory, salty, and aromatic flavors. The beans are first deep-fried or blanched to achieve a vibrant green color and tender-crisp texture, then tossed in a fragrant sauce made with garlic, pork, soy sauce, and a hint of sherry. This dish is incredibly fast to prepare, making it an ideal companion for steamed rice or grilled meats on busy weeknights. The combination of sesame oil and scallions adds a final layer of depth that elevates this simple vegetable into a restaurant-quality meal. It’s a healthy, satisfying option that brings a touch of Asian-inspired comfort to your table without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.

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Crispy String Beans

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 1207.7

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These Crispy String Beans are the ultimate quick side dish, delivering a perfect balance of savory, salty, and aromatic flavors. The beans are first deep-fried or blanched to achieve a vibrant green color and tender-crisp texture, then tossed in a fragrant sauce made with garlic, pork, soy sauce, and a hint of sherry. This dish is incredibly fast to prepare, making it an ideal companion for steamed rice or grilled meats on busy weeknights. The combination of sesame oil and scallions adds a final layer of depth that elevates this simple vegetable into a restaurant-quality meal. It&# 226;ÂÂs a healthy, satisfying option that brings a touch of Asian-inspired comfort to your table without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Trim the ends off the string beans and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
  2. Heat 2 cups of cooking oil in a wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Carefully add the string beans to the hot oil and fry for 1 to 2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  4. Remove the beans with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; discard the used frying oil.
  5. In a clean wok or large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat.
  6. Add the minced pork and cook until browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  7. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Return the fried beans to the pan and add the soy sauce, sherry, sugar, and chicken broth.
  9. Toss everything together over high heat for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beans.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil and minced scallion.
  11. Serve immediately while hot and crisp.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1207.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 128.7g198%
Saturated Fat 19.9g100%
Cholesterol 19.4mg7%
Sodium 445.5mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 9.4g4%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugars 4.8g
Protein 8.5g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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