Stir Fried Garlic Green Beans with Black Beans

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 lb Green Beans or String Beans
• 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon Five Spice powder
• 2 tablespoon Salted black beans
• ½ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

• 1 Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. (If the beans are long, you can cut
  them in half to make them more manageable.)
• 2 Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a deep, heavy-bottomed pan to around 350°F
  (175°C).
• 3 Carefully add the green beans to the hot oil in batches. Fry them for about 1-2
  minutes until they turn bright green and develop a slight crispiness.
• 4 Remove the beans with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb
  excess oil. Set aside.
• 5 In a wok or a large pan, heat a bit of oil over medium-high heat. Add minced
  garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
• 6 Add the salted black beans to the garlic and continue to stir-fry for another 30
  seconds.
• 7 Toss in the deep-fried green beans. Stir-fry them with the garlic and black
  beans for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
• 8 Sprinkle the Five Spice powder over the green beans and mix well.
• 9 Season with salt, adjusting to taste. Stir everything together, ensuring the
  green beans are well-coated with the flavors.
• 10 Transfer the Stir-fried Garlic Green Beans to a serving dish.
• 11 Garnish with additional minced garlic if desired.

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