Simple Wok-fried Green Beans

Name: Simple Wok-fried Green Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb (500 g) green beans, trimmed and cut into lengths; 2 slices fresh ginger, cut into fine strips; 1 red finger-length chili, deseeded and cut into thin strips (optional); ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice wine; 7 oz (200 g) bean sprouts; 2 teaspoons black Chinese vinegar (see note); 2 teaspoons sesame oil; Fresh coriander leaves (cilantro), to garnish; Fresh coriander leaves (cilantro), to garnish; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
35 min

Appears in

Wok Cooking Made Easy

By Nongkran Daks

Published 2007

About

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garl

Asia
Side dish
Vegan

Method

Heat the oil in a wok until very hot and stir-fry the onion, garlic, beans, ginger, and chilies (if using) for 30 seconds. Add the salt, soy sauce, and wine and stir-fry for another 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the bean sprouts and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the vinegar and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the sesame oil, stir to mix, remove from the heat, and transfer