Shaanbei Braised Green Beans

Method11 steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Aromatics

   处理辅料

   Cut the scallion into decorative slices, mince the garlic, julienne the ginger, and set aside.

   葱切花，蒜切沫，姜切丝，备用。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Mince the garlic a little finer to help release its flavor.蒜末可以稍微切细一点，方便出味
   
2. 2

   Prepare the Green Beans

   处理豆角

   Remove the strings from the green beans, cut into 2-10cm pieces, and set aside.

   豆角去筋，切2-10cm小段，备用。

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Removing the strings ensures a smooth texture that won't get stuck between your teeth.去筋可以保证口感不塞牙
   
3. 3

   Prepare the Potatoes

   处理土豆

   Peel the potatoes, cut into 1cm³ cubes, and set aside.

   土豆去皮，切1cm³小块，备用。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Don't cut the potato cubes too large, or they won't cook through easily.土豆块不要切太大，否则不易煮烂
   
4. 4

   Prepare the Tomatoes

   处理西红柿

   Peel the tomatoes, cut into 1cm³ cubes, and set aside.

   西红柿去皮，切1cm³小块，备用。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water to make peeling easier.可以用开水烫一下西红柿表皮方便剥皮
   
5. 5

   Prepare the Chili Peppers

   处理辣椒

   Remove the seeds from the chili peppers, cut into 0.15cm strips, and set aside.

   辣椒去仔，切0.15cm宽条，备用。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 If you can't handle heat, remove the chili veins as well.怕辣的可以把辣椒筋也去掉
   
6. 6

   Sauté the Aromatics

   爆香底料

   Heat oil (10ml - 15ml) in a wok. Once smoking, add the scallion, ginger, and garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant.

   起锅烧油(10ml - 15ml)，冒烟后放入葱姜蒜，翻炒至闻到葱姜蒜香味。

   ⏱45 sec

   • 💡 Add the aromatics only after the oil is hot to release their fragrance faster.油热后再下锅，香味激发更快
   
7. 7

   Stir-fry the Green Beans

   炒豆角

   Add the green beans and stir-fry until they change color (from dull green to bright green).

   加入豆角，翻炒至变色（青绿色变为翠绿色）。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Stir-frying the green beans thoroughly removes the raw bean taste.充分翻炒豆角可以去除豆腥味
   
8. 8

   Stir-fry the Potatoes

   炒土豆

   Add the potato cubes and stir-fry for 30s.

   加入土豆块，翻炒30s。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Coat the potato surfaces evenly with oil.让土豆表面均匀沾上油色
   
9. 9

   Add Water and Braise

   加水炖煮

   Add hot water (just enough to cover the vegetables), cover with a pot lid, and braise until the potatoes are soft (test with a chopstick).

   加入热水（水面刚刚漫过菜），盖上锅盖熬至土豆变软（可以用筷子确认）。

   ⏱10 min

   • 💡 Be sure to use hot water; cold water will make the green beans tough.一定要加热水，冷水会让豆角变硬
   
10. 10

    Season and Reduce

    调味收汁

    Add the tomato cubes, salt, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, five-spice powder, and chili peppers. Braise until the tomatoes break down into a sauce (stir occasionally to prevent sticking).

    加入西红柿块，加入盐，生抽，蚝油，五香粉，辣椒，熬至西红柿成汁（注意搅拌，防止糊锅）。

    ⏱5 min

    • 💡 Once the tomatoes break down, the broth becomes thick, tangy, and rich.西红柿熬成汁后汤底会变得浓稠酸香
    
11. 11

    Serve

    出锅

    Add chopped cilantro and serve.

    加入香菜碎，出锅。

    ⏱15 sec

    • 💡 Don't cook the cilantro too long; just toss it in.香菜不宜久煮，拌匀即可