10 Mins & 2 Hacks to Make BEST Garlic Green Beans | Din Tai Fung Style

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with higher smoke point, while canola is more affordable.

Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add the green beans and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to blister.

Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the green beans and mix well.

Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to coat the beans evenly.

Continue to stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until the beans are tender-crisp.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.

Remove from heat and garnish with sliced scallions before serving.

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