Asian Green Beans

Asian Green Beans

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Makes 4 servings. 

I prefer to use French green beans for this recipe.  They are thinner and more flavorful. I serve this dish at room temperature very often as a first course.  

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound French green beans

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • ¼ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder

  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce (See Note)

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

PREPARATION:

  1. Trim and discard the stem ends of the beans (they are sold already trimmed, most of the time). Steam the beans for about 5 minutes, or until tender.  

  2. Heat the oil in a wok or a large skillet. Add the garlic and five spice powder and stir for a minute over low heat.  Add the soy sauce and hoisin sauce, increase the heat and cook for a minute. Finally add the beans, combine well and season to taste with salt and pepper.   

NOTE:

I use Joyce Chen brand of Hoisin sauce.