Homestyle Chinese Buffet Green Beans
A simple and delicious recipe for vibrant green beans with a tangy-sweet sauce, inspired by classic Chinese buffet flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans: Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the trimmed green beans and blanch for about 3 minutes until they attain a bright green color and a tender-crisp texture. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet, add the sesame oil and heat over medium heat. Once the oil glistens, toss in the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Mix the sauce: Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar to the skillet. Stir to combine, letting flavors meld together.
- Combine the green beans: Add the drained green beans to the skillet. Toss in the sauce, ensuring every bean is coated. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a crunchy texture, consider adding toasted walnuts or slivered almonds. Adjust the sauce ingredients to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg