Green Bean Stir-fry

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans – trimmed
• 3 cloves garlic – minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger – finely minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.5 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil

Instructions

1. Rinse and thoroughly dry the trimmed green beans with a clean towel so they blister instead of steam.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, cornstarch, water, and toasted sesame oil until smooth; set aside.
3. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, 1–2 minutes. Add the peanut oil and heat until shimmering, about 30 seconds.
4. Add the green beans and stir-fry, tossing every 20–30 seconds, until blistered in spots and crisp-tender, 5–7 minutes.
5. Push the beans to the sides, creating a clear space in the center. Add the garlic and ginger to the center and stir-fry just until fragrant, 20–30 seconds.
6. Whisk the sauce again, then pour it around the edges of the wok. Toss with the beans and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the beans, 30–60 seconds.
7. Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately while hot and glossy.