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Chinese Garlic Green Beans

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 158

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Fresh green beans
  • 6 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 pinches of salt
  • Oil for flash frying

Instructions

  • All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
  • Wash the green beans to remove any dirt.
  • Dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  • Chop the ends off and chop the green beans in half.
  • Smash and mince the garlic finely.
  • Heat enough oil on medium high in the wok to cover the green beans. The temperature should be between 350°F to 375°F.
  • Fry the green beans in batches to not overcrowd for 30 seconds to 1 minute per batch. Remove with a strainer. Repeat for the second batch.
  • Remove the green beans and save the oil for another deep-fried dish.
  • Use residual oil to fry the garlic until fragrant and it starts to brown a bit.
  • Toss in all the green beans and stir.
  • Season with salt and stir to coat evenly.
  • Taste and add more salt if needed.
  • Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg