I love them in stir fries, especially fresh, crisp, tender green beans.
An Easy Way to Cook Fresh Green Beans
How do you know your green beans are fresh? Break one in half. It should “snap”. If it bends limply like a rubber band, it’s not fresh. Only buy fresh. This stir fry cooks up quickly, with onions, ginger, and garlic, and a sauce of sweetened soy sauce with sesame oil. It couldn’t be easier! Just make sure you are using fresh and tender beans. (Older tougher beans won’t be cooked enough in the time it takes to make this stir fry.)
Because of the quick cooking time, this recipe is best done with fresh beans (the ones that snap as you break them in half). (Toss a sliver of onion into the oil when you think it’s hot. If the oil is hot enough, it will sizzle.) Spread everything out in the pan and let it sear untouched for anywhere from 30 to 90 seconds. You want to get a little browning on the vegetables. Stir the vegetables and let sit for another 30 to 90 seconds. Add the sliced garlic, stir again and cook for another minute. The beans should still be somewhat crisp. They will cook a little more in the residual heat of the pan or serving dish.
