Easy Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans and Black Beans
Restaurant-style garlic green beans made at home with the bao (quick fry) method, then tossed with fermented black beans for salty umami flavor. Fast, bold, and totally snackable.
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 171kcal
Equipment
- 1 Wok or any pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb Green Beans (String Beans)
- 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon Five Spice powder
- 2 tablespoon Salted black beans
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- Neutral Oil , for deep frying (bao process)
Instructions
- Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. (If the beans are long, you can cut them in half to make them more manageable.)
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a deep, heavy-bottomed pan to around 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add the green beans to the hot oil in batches. Fry them for about 1-2 minutes until they turn bright green and develop a slight crispiness.
- Remove the beans with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Set aside.
- In a wok or a large pan, heat a bit of oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the salted black beans to the garlic and continue to stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
- Toss in the deep-fried green beans. Stir-fry them with the garlic and black beans for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Sprinkle the Five Spice powder over the green beans and mix well.
- Season with salt, adjusting to taste. Stir everything together, ensuring the green beans are well-coated with the flavors.
- Transfer the Stir-fried Garlic Green Beans to a serving dish.
- Garnish with additional minced garlic if desired.
Notes
- Salted black beans are salty—taste before adding salt.
- For extra punch, lightly mash the black beans before cooking.
- Reheat in a skillet for best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.8g | Protein: 12.4g | Fat: 3.2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 6728mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 8.5g | Sugar: 1.5g | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 2mg
