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Chinese Garlic Roasted Green Beans

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 to 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (52g) olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • chili crisp, for garnish

Instructions

  • Place a small sieve over a heat-proof bowl and set it beside the stovetop, along with a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add the oil to a small saucepan over low heat. Once the oil is warm, add the garlic (it should sizzle gently). Cook until golden, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat as needed, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 ℉ (230 ℃) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Strain the garlic through the sieve, transfer to the paper towel-lined plate to drain, and season with salt (no need to clean the saucepan).
  • Spread the green beans onto the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons (26g) of the garlic oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Bake until the green beans are browned in spots, about 15 minutes.
  • In the same small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Remove the green beans from the oven and pour the sauce over top. Toss to coat. Return to the oven and bake until sauce is caramelized, 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the green beans to a serving platter. Top with chili crisp and garlic chips.

Notes

  • You will have 2 tablespoons of the garlic oil remaining. Save it and use for another dish (fried rice, salad dressing, etc.)
 
  • If you double the recipe, no need to double the amount of olive oil.