These Chinese green beans are a simple and tasty re-creation of the much-loved side dish that goes well with any Asian meal. Every time my family and I go to a Chinese buffet, we make a beeline for the green beans! Make sure to slice the garlic; don’t use a garlic press. Oyster sauce can be found in the Asian section of your grocery store, at an Asian grocery store, and online.
Chinese Garlic Green Beans
These Chinese green beans are a simple and tasty re-creation of the much-loved side dish that goes well with any Asian meal. Every time my family and I go to a Chinese buffet, we make a beeline for the green beans! Make sure to slice the garlic; don't use a garlic press. Oyster sauce can be found in the Asian section of your grocery store, at an Asian grocery store, and online.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil peanut or sesame
- 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic; cook until edges begin to brown, about 20 seconds.
- Add green beans; cook and stir until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in oyster sauce, sugar, and soy sauce.
- Cook and stir until beans have attained the desired degree of tenderness, 2 to 4 minutes.
