Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans (3 Ingredients ONLY!)

All you need is THREE ingredients only to make Chinese Restaurant Style Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans at home.

Easy, quick, and insanely delicious Chinese Style Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans is one of my favorite sides that goes amazing with everything!

It takes less than 15 minutes to make, and all you need is garlic, green beans or string beans, and salt. 

If you ever wonder how Chinese Restaurant Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans is crispy on the outside and crunchy on the inside, I am here to share the secret!

Many vegetable stir-fry dishes in Chinese restaurants are deep-fried to cook/blanch the vegetable while keeping its freshness quickly.

This technique is known as “bao” which translates to quick explode cooking. It is also done quickly, so the oil doesn’t seep in and sog up the vegetable.  

To deep-fry the Chinese Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans, I recommend using either a small shallow pot or narrow bottom wok, so you don’t need to use as much oil.

I use only ¼ – ½ cup of oil, and for the remaining oil, I will strain and reuse it once it cools down.

I recommend frying the green bean in batches around 30 seconds – 1 minute on each side. Let them rest on a paper towel to prevent the green beans from becoming soggy.  

There are many ways to spice up Stir-Fried Garlic Style Green Beans.

You can add red chili flakes or spicy douban sauce (Chinese fermented bean paste) to add a kick.

And if you like to add in protein, grounded pork and chicken are great options. Season the grounded meat with soy sauce and a pinch of sugar before adding in the green beans. 

Do you want more EASY and QUICK recipes? Here are some of my personal favorite go-to weeknight dinner recipes: 

• Bok Choy with Garlic Sauce (10 Minutes ONLY!)
• Hot and Sour Soup (15 Minutes ONLY!)
• Shrimp and Egg Stir-fry (10 Minutes ONLY!)
• Korean Steamed Eggs (4 Ingredients, 15 Minutes)

Ingredients 

• 1lb of Green Beans or String Beans 
• 8-10 cloves of Garlic (minced) 
• ½ tsp of Salt 

1. Cut off the ends of the green bean. You can also use your hand to snap off the tough ends, but if you are in a rush, you can cut, and it will have a similar texture. 
2. In a pot, add in oil (around ½ cup) and turn the heat to medium-high. Once the oil is hot, add in the green beans and fry for 1 minute on each side. 
3. Fry in batches to prevent overcrowding. Rest on a paper towel after frying. 
4. In a pan, add in 1 tbsp of oil, and turn the heat to medium-high. Add in garlic and saute together for 1 minute.
5. Add in the green bean, season with salt, and statue on high what for 1 minute. 

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Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans

All you need is THREE ingredients only to make Chinese Restaurant Style Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans at home. Easy, quick, and insanely delicious Chinese Style Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans is one of my favorite sides that goes amazing with everything! It takes less than 15 minutes to make, and all you need is garlic, green beans or string beans, and salt.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Active Time10 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Taiwanese

Keyword: 10 Minute Recipe, Asian Food, Asian Noodles, Asian Recipes, Deep Fried, gluten free, QUICK RECIPES, Side Dish, snack, VEGETARIAN, Vegetarian Recipes

Yield: 3 People

Materials

• 1 lb of Green Beans or String Beans
• 8-10 cloves of Garlic minced
• ½ tsp of Salt

Instructions

• Cut off the ends of the green bean. You can also use your hand to snap off the tough ends, but if you are in a rush, you can cut, and it will have a similar texture.
• In a pot, add in oil (around ½ cup) and turn the heat to medium-high. Once the oil is hot, add in the green beans and fry for 1 minute on each side.
• Fry in batches to prevent overcrowding. Rest on a paper towel after frying.
• In a pan, add in 1 tbsp of oil, and turn the heat to medium-high. Add in garlic and saute together for 1 minute.
• Add in the green bean, season with salt, and statue on high what for 1 minute.

Notes

There are many ways to spice up Stir-Fried Garlic Style Green Beans. You can add red chili flakes or spicy douban sauce (Chinese fermented bean paste) to add a kick. And if you like to add in protein, grounded pork and chicken are great options. Season the grounded meat with soy sauce and a pinch of sugar before adding in the green beans.