Din Tai Fung Garlic Green Beans
This is a super easy dish with just a few ingredients that I made to get my kids to eat greens. With each bite, you’ll experience an irresistible crunch of the crispy exterior that gives way to tender, perfectly cooked green beans.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 450 g fresh green beans
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse the green beans thoroughly and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Ensure that the ends are trimmed.Pro Tip: Make sure to pat them dry thoroughly to get rid of excess moisture that can hinder the crisping process.
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep saucepan until it reaches a depth of about 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Fry the green beans until they are crisp-tender and start to blister. Transfer the fried green beans to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat this process in batches until all the green beans are fried.Pro Tip: Avoid overcrowding. Fry the green beans in small batches, allowing enough space for them to fry evenly.
- Drain the oil and sauté the garlic over medium heat until fragrant.
- Toss in the green beans. Sprinkle salt and mix until they are coated evenly. Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
- Optional step: Sprinkle red pepper flakes or chilli powder for some added heat.