Braised Four Seasons Beans

Name: Braised Four Seasons Beans
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: green beans; ginger; garlic; vegetable oil; light soy sauce; chicken essence; sugar

March 23, 2025 10 Minutes Advanced

Nutritional Information

240 kcal

Calories

Protein

35g

Carbohydrates

15g

Fat

Recipe Hot Dishes

Crisp, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, these Stir-Fried Green Beans are a delicious and easy side dish that pairs well with any meal. Fresh green beans are blanched to retain their vibrant color and crisp-tender texture, then stir-fried with aromatic ginger and garlic for a fragrant base. A splash of light soy sauce adds umami depth, while a touch of sugar balances the savory notes. Simmered just until the sauce reduces, the beans soak up all the delicious flavors, finishing with a hint of chicken essence for extra richness. This quick and healthy recipe highlights the natural sweetness of green beans while delivering a satisfying, restaurant-quality taste. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a standout side at your next dinner gathering!

Ingredients

Instructions

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Step 1

Remove the strings from the green beans, wash them clean, and break them into inch-long pieces.

Step 2

Pour clear water into a pot, add a small amount of salt and oil, bring to a boil, then blanch the green beans for 3 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the blanched green beans from the water.

Step 4

Heat a wok, add an appropriate amount of vegetable oil, then add sliced ginger and garlic and stir-fry over low heat until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the blanched green beans to the wok and stir-fry.

Step 6

Add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce and continue to stir-fry.

Step 7

Add an appropriate amount of salt.

Step 8

Pour in an appropriate amount of clear water, just enough to cover half of the green beans; cover the lid, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat.