---
title: "Stir-Fried Green Beans (素炒豆角)"
description: "This is a savoury sauce aroma home-style stir-fry. The green beans are tender and full of flavour, with a fresh, spicy kick that goes with rice. Rich in dietary fibre and various vitamins, it helps promote digestion. Easy to make, even beginners can handle it with ease. From prep to serving, it takes about 20 minutes."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/vegetable_dish_su-chao-dou-jiao.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/vegetable_dish_su-chao-dou-jiao/"
---

# Stir-Fried Green Beans

**素炒豆角 · sù chǎo dòu jiǎo**

> Time: 20 min · Difficulty: Easy · Calories: 107 kcal · Serves: 2 servings · Category: [Vegetables](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/vegetable_dish/) (素菜)

This is a savoury sauce aroma home-style stir-fry. The green beans are tender and full of flavour, with a fresh, spicy kick that goes with rice. Rich in dietary fibre and various vitamins, it helps promote digestion. Easy to make, even beginners can handle it with ease. From prep to serving, it takes about 20 minutes.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/vegetable_dish_su-chao-dou-jiao.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 250 g Green beans (豆角) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose bright green, plump green beans that snap easily
- 2 pieces Bird's eye chili (小米椒) — per serving
  - Tip: For more heat, choose bright red bird's eye chilies
- 3 drizzles Scallion (葱) — per serving
  - Tip: Use fresh scallions for a stronger aroma
- 2 pieces Garlic (蒜) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose plump garlic bulbs or cloves with no sprouting
- 6 ml Light soy sauce (生抽) — per serving
  - Tip: Any regular table light soy sauce works
- 2 ml Dark soy sauce (老抽) — per serving
  - Tip: Used mainly for colour, so don't use too much
- 6 ml Oyster sauce (耗油) — per serving
  - Tip: Essential for umami
- 6 g Salt (盐) — per serving
  - Tip: Regular table salt
- 10 ml-15 ml Cooking oil (食用油) — per serving
  - Tip: A high-smoke-point vegetable oil is recommended

## Tools

Wok, Cleaver / chef's knife, Cutting board, Pot lid, Scissors

## Method (10 steps)

1. **Prep the Aromatics** — Cut the scallion into decorative pieces and mince the garlic. Set aside.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Mince the garlic finely for better flavour release
   ![Step 1: Prep the Aromatics](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_su-chao-dou-jiao/step_1.jpg)
2. **Mix the Sauce** — Combine light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and salt to make the sauce. Set aside.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Mixing the sauce ahead of time avoids scrambling during cooking
   ![Step 2: Mix the Sauce](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_su-chao-dou-jiao/step_2.jpg)
3. **Prep the Chilies** — Slice the bird's eye chilies into rings. Set aside.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Remove the seeds if you prefer less heat
   ![Step 3: Prep the Chilies](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_su-chao-dou-jiao/step_3.jpg)
4. **Prep the Green Beans** — Remove the strings from the green beans, then cut them at a 45° angle into 4-10cm pieces. Set aside.
   - Duration: 3 min
   - Tip: Removing the strings makes them more tender
   - Tip: Cutting at an angle increases surface area for better flavour absorption
   ![Step 4: Prep the Green Beans](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_su-chao-dou-jiao/step_4.jpg)
5. **Bloom the Aromatics** — Heat cooking oil (10ml - 15ml) in a wok until it smokes. Add the scallion and bird's eye chilies, and stir-fry until fragrant.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Don't let the oil get too hot, or the scallion will burn
   ![Step 5: Bloom the Aromatics](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_su-chao-dou-jiao/step_5.jpg)
6. **Initial Stir-Fry** — Add the green beans and stir-fry for 30s.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: This coats the green beans evenly with oil
   ![Step 6: Initial Stir-Fry](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_su-chao-dou-jiao/step_6.jpg)
7. **Add the Sauce** — Add the sauce and stir-fry over high heat for 2 minutes.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: High heat brings out the savoury sauce aroma
   ![Step 7: Add the Sauce](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_su-chao-dou-jiao/step_7.jpg)
8. **Add Water** — Pour in 150ml of water.
   - Duration: 10 sec
   - Tip: The water should cover about half of the green beans
   ![Step 8: Add Water](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_su-chao-dou-jiao/step_8.jpg)
9. **Braise** — Reduce to medium-low heat, cover with a pot lid, and braise for 8-10 minutes.
   - Duration: 9 min
   - Tip: Braising ensures the green beans are fully cooked to avoid food poisoning
   ![Step 9: Braise](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_su-chao-dou-jiao/step_9.jpg)
10. **Final Aromatics** — Add the minced garlic and serve.
   - Duration: 20 sec
   - Tip: Adding the garlic at the end is key to this dish's signature savoury sauce aroma
   ![Step 10: Final Aromatics](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_su-chao-dou-jiao/step_10.jpg)

## Tips

- Cutting green beans requires some knife skill. If you're not confident, use scissors
- Green beans must be fully cooked, or they may cause food poisoning

## Overview image

![Stir-Fried Green Beans — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/vegetable_dish_su-chao-dou-jiao_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/vegetable_dish/素炒豆角.md

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