S1Ep11-Stir Fry String Beans with Mushrooms and Onions

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free and lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Button mushrooms are less expensive and widely available.

string beans

🥗Healthier: snap peas

💰Cheaper: frozen green beans

Frozen green beans are budget-friendly and convenient.

Slice half an onion.

Leave string beans whole.

Cut crimini mushrooms fairly wide for texture.

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

Blanch the string beans in boiling water for about 1 minute, then remove them from the pot.

Pour out the water and dry the pan.

Add vegetable oil to the pan and sauté the onions on high heat until they are soft.

Remove the onions from the pan and add more oil.

Add the mushrooms to the pan and let them sit to caramelize without stirring, turning the heat down to medium-high.

Once the mushrooms are browned, add a little salt, black pepper, and a splash of rice wine, then remove them from the pan.

Clean out the pan and dry it, then turn the heat to high again and add about a tablespoon of oil.

Sauté the garlic in the pan until fragrant.

Add the previously sautéed onions back into the pan with a splash of rice wine.

Add the blanched string beans to the pan and mix everything together.

Plate the dish, placing the string beans and onions together, and top with the caramelized mushrooms.

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