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Save Pin The legendary Taiwanese restaurant vegetable: wrinkled, blistered green beans flash-fried and tossed in a screaming-hot wok with minced garlic, soy, and rice wine.
Developed to maximize clean whole-food nutrition while packing vibrant taste, this Copycat Din Tai Fung Garlic Sauteed Green Beans Recipe (10-Minute) relies on green beans or french haricots verts, trimmed, garlic, finely and avocado oil or peanut oil to deliver genuine satisfaction. It is quick, nourishing, and ready in 15 min for stress-free meal prep or energizing weeknight dining.
Heat avocado oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add green beans; **flash-fry for 2 to 3 minutes**, tossing until skins are wrinkled and blistered. Remove to paper towels.
Drain all but 1 tbsp oil from wok. Add minced garlic; **sauté for 30 seconds** over medium heat until fragrant (do not brown).
Return blistered green beans to wok. Splash in Shaoxing rice wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt; **toss on high heat for 1 minute** until coated.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately alongside dumplings or fried rice.
1. Build Deep Flavor from the Fond: When browning ingredients, scrape up the caramelized golden bits (fond) from the pan bottom with a splash of liquid. That concentrated brown crust is where true savory umami lives. 2. Protect Minced Garlic from Burning: Garlic cooks and turns fragrant in just 30 to 45 seconds. Add it toward the end of sautéing onions or aromatics so it perfumes the dish without acquiring a bitter edge. 3. Chef's Kitchen Secret: Ensure green beans are patted completely dry before flash-frying to avoid oil splatter.
Excellent for weekly meal prep! Portion into glass meal prep containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Enjoy chilled or reheat in a microwave or toaster oven until warm throughout.
Q: Is this recipe suitable for meal prep? A: Yes! It holds up exceptionally well without wilting or losing flavor over 4–5 days in the refrigerator.
Q: Can I adjust the macronutrients for low-carb or keto? A: Yes, simply increase the leafy greens or healthy fat portion and scale down high-carb starches.
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