Stir-Fried Green Beans

Method10 steps

1. 1

   Prep the Aromatics

   切配辅料

   Cut the scallion into decorative pieces and mince the garlic. Set aside.

   葱切花，蒜切沫，备用。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Mince the garlic finely for better flavour release蒜沫可以切得碎一些，更容易出味
   
2. 2

   Mix the Sauce

   调配酱汁

   Combine light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and salt to make the sauce. Set aside.

   生抽、老抽、耗油、盐混合调料汁，备用。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Mixing the sauce ahead of time avoids scrambling during cooking提前调好酱汁可以避免炒菜时手忙脚乱
   
3. 3

   Prep the Chilies

   处理辣椒

   Slice the bird's eye chilies into rings. Set aside.

   小米椒切圈，备用。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Remove the seeds if you prefer less heat怕辣的可以去掉辣椒籽
   
4. 4

   Prep the Green Beans

   处理豆角

   Remove the strings from the green beans, then cut them at a 45° angle into 4-10cm pieces. Set aside.

   豆角去筋，45° 斜切4-10cm小段，备用。

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Removing the strings makes them more tender去筋后口感更软嫩
   • 💡 Cutting at an angle increases surface area for better flavour absorption斜切可以增加受热面积，更易入味
   
5. 5

   Bloom the Aromatics

   爆香底料

   Heat cooking oil (10ml - 15ml) in a wok until it smokes. Add the scallion and bird's eye chilies, and stir-fry until fragrant.

   起锅烧油(10ml - 15ml)，冒烟后放入葱、小米椒，翻炒至闻到香味。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Don't let the oil get too hot, or the scallion will burn油温不宜过高，防止葱花烧焦
   
6. 6

   Initial Stir-Fry

   初炒豆角

   Add the green beans and stir-fry for 30s.

   加入豆角，翻炒30s。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 This coats the green beans evenly with oil让豆角均匀裹上油脂
   
7. 7

   Add the Sauce

   加入酱汁

   Add the sauce and stir-fry over high heat for 2 minutes.

   加入料汁，开大火翻炒2分钟。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 High heat brings out the savoury sauce aroma大火翻炒能激发出酱香味
   
8. 8

   Add Water

   加水

   Pour in 150ml of water.

   倒入 150ml 水。

   ⏱10 sec

   • 💡 The water should cover about half of the green beans水量大约没过豆角的一半即可
   
9. 9

   Braise

   焖制

   Reduce to medium-low heat, cover with a pot lid, and braise for 8-10 minutes.

   转中小火，盖上锅盖焖制 8-10 分钟。

   ⏱9 min

   • 💡 Braising ensures the green beans are fully cooked to avoid food poisoning焖制是为了确保豆角熟透，避免中毒
   
10. 10

    Final Aromatics

    最后增香

    Add the minced garlic and serve.

    加入蒜切沫，出锅。

    ⏱20 sec

    • 💡 Adding the garlic at the end is key to this dish's signature savoury sauce aroma最后加蒜沫是这道菜灵魂酱香的关键