How to Make Ken Shoe Green Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ken Shoe Green Beans is a delicious and healthy recipe that is sure to become a staple in your home cooking repertoire. This dish features tender green beans accompanied by a flavorful sauce made from soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and a touch of sweetness. It's a great way to elevate your usual vegetable side dish and add some excitement to your dinner table.

The name "Ken Shoe" comes from the Chinese words for dry-frying, an essential cooking method in Szechuan cuisine. This technique i...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup peanut oil for frying
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dark soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat the peanut oil in a wok or skillet with high sides over medium-high heat until almost smoking; add the green beans. Quickly cook and stir the beans in the hot oil until they are bright green and starting to show brown spots, about 2 minutes. Remove the beans to a bowl. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the pan and return to heat. Cook and stir the ginger and garlic in the oil until they have started to brown, about 2 minutes. Return the green beans to the wok; add the dark soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Cook until hot; about 30 more seconds.
  • Nutrition

    286 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 120mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 259mg