Chinese Garlic Green Beans
Garlic Green Beans
These Chinese Garlic Green Beans are sweet, garlicky, and bursting with flavor—just like the ones from Din Tai Fung, but much more affordable and easy to make at home. This vegan-friendly recipe uses Vegeta seasoning powder and only 4 main ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s a beginner-friendly dish that’s quick, delicious, and a great way to enjoy your veggies. Serve it as a main dish over rice or as a flavorful side alongside your favorite mains!
INGREDIENTS
Green beans - 350g
Garlic - 15 cloves
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Chicken bouillon powder - 1/2 tsp
Alternative - Vegan seasoning powder - 1/2 tsp
Cooking oil - 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
Rinsing the green beans
Mincing the garlic
Frying the green beans
Sautéing garlic
Adding the green beans to the wok
Seasoning options - Chicken Bouillon Powder or Vegan Vegeta Gourmet Seasoning
Ready to serve!
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Preparing the ingredients
Trim the ends of the green beans (350g) and rinse them under running water. Pat them dry thoroughly with a kitchen towel.
Mince 15 cloves of garlic
Putting it all together
Heat 1.5 cups of cooking oil in a wok over high heat. Once hot, flash-fry the green beans in 2 to 3 batches for about 30–45 seconds, or until they start to blister. Avoid overcrowding the wok so the beans cook evenly. I'm using sunflower oil, which is leftover from my previous recipe.
Once the green beans are done, remove them from the wok and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Carefully remove most of the oil from the wok, leaving behind about 1–2 tablespoons.
Add the minced garlic and sauté over low to medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until it turns golden and fragrant. Garlic is the key ingredient in this recipe, so it’s important to cook it until it turns golden. If it’s undercooked, the flavor won’t fully develop, and the dish won’t have that rich, aromatic taste.
Now add the green beans back into the wok and season with ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of seasoning powder. You can use chicken bouillon or go with Vegeta seasoning for a vegan-friendly option—I’m using Vegeta in this recipe.
Give it a quick taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Stir everything together for a few seconds until well combined, and your dish is ready to serve!
I hope you enjoy this recipe! Be sure to watch the YouTube video for step-by-step instructions. Link here - Garlic Green Beans - 15 minutes Din Tai Fung inspired vegan recipe
