Chinese Green Beans Recipe with Black Bean Garlic Sauce
Make this simple black bean garlic green beans recipe in less than 20 minutes from fridge to table. It couldn’t be easier to add a ton of flavor and fresh veggies as a side to your next meal with these green beans, and it’s thanks to all of the umami coming from Lee Kum Kee Black Bean Garlic Sauce.
The fermented black beans, garlic, and other flavors in this jar provide a massive boost of flavor, transforming your green beans into a fragrant and tasty side dish packed with authentic Chinese flavors. Give it a try alongside a cooked protein and rice for a complete meal!
*Note: If you're not worried about keeping this recipe vegetarian, feel free to swap the Mushroom Bouillon Powder for Chicken Bouillon Powder!*
What You Will Need
Ingredients
- 500 g. green beans
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- Water, for blanching
- ½ Tbsp. water for slurry
- ½ Tbsp. cornstarch
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Black Bean Garlic Sauce
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp Lee Kum Kee Mushroom Bouillon Powder
Made with
Lee Kum Kee products
How to make it
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Trim the ends off of the green beans, and wash and drain in a colander. Blanch in boiling water for 1-2 minutes and drain.
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Heat a wok to medium high heat and add your oil. While it heats up, combine cornstarch and water to form a slurry.
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Add green beans to the wok and cook for 1-2 minutes, tossing occasionally. Add in Lee Kum Kee Black Bean Garlic Sauce, Mushroom Bouillon Powder, sugar, and salt. Toss for 1 minute to combine well, then add slurry to thicken and stir for 1 more minute.
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Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy!
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