How to Make Chinese Buffet' Green Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chinese buffet green beans are a staple dish at many Chinese restaurants. These delicious, crisp-tender green beans are typically stir-fried with garlic, soy sauce, and ginger, giving them a salty, savory, and slightly sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with a variety of other Chinese dishes. While they may seem complicated to replicate at home, this recipe will show you just how easy it is to make these flavorful green beans in your own kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil, peanut or sesame
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic; cook until edges begin to brown, about 20 seconds. Add green beans; cook and stir until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in oyster sauce, sugar, and soy sauce. Cook and stir until beans have attained the desired degree of tenderness, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    55 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 141mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 167mg