Rinse and trim the green beans, then set them aside.
Heat a large saucepan or wok over medium heat and add the oil.
When the oil is hot, add the green beans to the pan and flash-fry for 1-2 minutes, until the skin starts to wrinkle.
Remove the green beans from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
Add minced garlic to the pan and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the flash-fried green beans to the pan and stir-fry for another minute.
Season with salt and stir-fry for another minute.
If desired, add a teaspoon of soy sauce and stir-fry for 30 seconds more.
Remove the green beans from heat and serve hot as a side dish.
Ingredients
Directions
Rinse and trim the green beans, then set them aside.
Heat a large saucepan or wok over medium heat and add the oil.
When the oil is hot, add the green beans to the pan and flash-fry for 1-2 minutes, until the skin starts to wrinkle.
Remove the green beans from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
Add minced garlic to the pan and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the flash-fried green beans to the pan and stir-fry for another minute.
Season with salt and stir-fry for another minute.
If desired, add a teaspoon of soy sauce and stir-fry for 30 seconds more.
Remove the green beans from heat and serve hot as a side dish.