'Chinese Buffet' Green Beans

These Chinese green beans are a simple and tasty re-creation of the much-loved side dish that goes well with any Asian meal. Every time my family and I go to a Chinese buffet, we make a beeline for the green beans! Make sure to slice the garlic; don't use a garlic press. Oyster sauce can be found in the Asian section of your grocery store, at an Asian grocery store, and online.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 55 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon oil, peanut or sesame

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic; cook until edges begin to brown, about 20 seconds. Add green beans; cook and stir until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in oyster sauce, sugar, and soy sauce. Cook and stir until beans have attained the desired degree of tenderness, 2 to 4 minutes.