We're always looking for new vegetable sides the whole family will love.
'Chinese Buffet' Green Beans
So while this asian side salad isn't an authentic recipe associated with any cuisine in particular, it's a terrific salad with authentic asian roots.
Recipe Summary 'Chinese Buffet' Green Beans
Every time my family and I go to a Chinese buffet we make a bee line for the green beans! This is a simple and tasty re-creation of that much loved side dish, goes well with any Asian meal. 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 | Asian Vegetables Side Dish
1 tablespoon oil, peanut or sesame
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
Directions
Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the edges begin to brown, about 20 seconds. Add the green beans; cook and stir until the green beans begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar, oyster sauce, and soy sauce. Continue cooking and stirring for several minutes until the beans have attained the desired degree of tenderness.
Info | Asian Vegetables Side Dish
prep:
15 mins
cook:
10 mins
total:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
