Best Stir Fried Green Beans From Chinatownconnectioncom Recipes

STIR FRIED GREEN BEANS - FROM CHINATOWNCONNECTION.COM

Steps:

• Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes and drain.
• Run under cool water to stop cooking and pat dry.
• Heat wok over medium high heat.
• Add sherry, garlic and ginger and stir for a few seconds.
• Add green beans and stir for a minute.
• Add stock, soy sauce and sesame oil.
• Combine sherry and cornstarch and add to wok and stir.
• Reduce to simmer and cook for another 3 minutes until sauce is thickened.
• Stir in scallions and serve.

STIR FRIED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Stir-Fry Sauce: Combine the stir-fry sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
• Set aside.
• Stir- Fry: In a large skillet or wok.
• Heat the oil and stir-fry the green beans,until they are barely crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
• Add water and continue stir-frying for another 2 minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender and the water has evaporated.
• Add the sauce and continue stir-frying for 5 or 6 more minutes.
• Until the beans are tender,BUT, not over cooked.
• Serve immediately.

STIR-FRIED GARLIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil, season with salt and add the green beans. Boil 1 minute, drain and rinse with cold water, then place on a kitchen towel to dry thoroughly. (If vegetables aren't dry when you add them to the hot wok or pan, they will splutter and braise instead of stir-frying.) Place within reach of your wok or pan.
• Combine the soy sauce and wine or sherry in a small bowl or measuring cup and place within reach of your wok or pan. Place the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes in another small container near the burner.
• Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan. Add the garlic and ginger, stir-frying for no more than 10 seconds, and then add the green beans. Toss together, then add the soy sauce and sherry and stir-fry for one to two minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender. Remove from the heat and serve.

CHINESE GREEN BEAN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in green beans; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and then stir in black bean sauce. Continue cooking until green beans are tender.

STIR FRIED GREEN BEANS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Wash beans and dry thoroughly. Use fresh green beans- the longer the better for presentation. Traditionally long beans are used.
• Trim beans at each end and slice pepper into strips equal to the size of the beans.
• In a hot wok or skillet add oil and beans and stir fry for 1 minute.
• Add 1/4 cup hot water. Cover and cook on high for 3 minutes.
• Add bell pepper strips and re-cover cooking for 1 minute.
• Add salt and sugar and stir to combine.
• Serve immediately.