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Din Tai Fung Green Bean Recipe

Published: February 14, 2025 Prep Time: About 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Serves: 4-6 Difficulty: Easy Category: Side Dish Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
  2. Add green beans and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly charred.
  3. Add garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, salt, and white pepper.
  5. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until beans are coated with sauce.
  6. Add water and cover. Steam for 2-3 minutes until beans are tender-crisp.
  7. Remove cover and stir-fry for 1 more minute.
  8. Add sesame oil and green onions. Toss to combine.
  9. Serve immediately while hot.

Special Notes

This Din Tai Fung green bean recipe recreates the famous restaurant's signature dish. The combination of high heat stir-frying and steaming creates perfectly cooked beans that are tender but still have a slight crunch. The sauce is savory and slightly sweet, with the sesame oil adding a nutty finish. The key is to cook the beans quickly over high heat to maintain their bright color and crisp texture. This dish is perfect as a side dish or as part of a larger Chinese meal. The beans should be tender-crisp, not mushy.

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