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Ken Shoe Green Beans

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"A great way to make string beans..like the way they do in Chinese restaurants...only better! Also good with asparagus or broccoli. " — GRANDMASCOOKIES215

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1/2 cup peanut oil for frying
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 1/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1 pinch black pepper

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Directions

Heat the peanut oil in a wok or skillet with high sides over medium-high heat until almost smoking; add the green beans. Quickly cook and stir the beans in the hot oil until they are bright green and starting to show brown spots, about 2 minutes. Remove the beans to a bowl. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the pan and return to heat. Cook and stir the ginger and garlic in the oil until they have started to brown, about 2 minutes. Return the green beans to the wok; add the dark soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Cook until hot; about 30 more seconds.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 20 mins

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Editor's Note
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

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These were excellent. I did make one change since I was cooking on my grill using a side burner. I steamed the beans for several minutes, then just used a small amount of oil to follow the rest of the steps. We really enjoyed these and I will make them again.

—Pam-3BoysMama

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Oct 06, 2009

These are amazing! I didn't have fresh garlic or ginger, so I used powdered. It worked out just fine, I am sure fresh would have been better. I am so glad this recipe was posted. I go to our local Chinese restaurant to get their green beans, now I don't have to! I am going to add some cubed tofu in the next time...I am sure it will make a great main dish! :) Thanks!

—Goldiegirl99

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Feb 16, 2010

Perfect! I didn't have a whole lb of beans so I kinda tweaked the other ingredients as best I could, and they turned out amazing! I added a pinch of chili flakes for additional zip.

—aijia

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Apr 04, 2011

These were very good. Lots of flavor and a little heat from the ginger. I used frozen thin whole green beans, I didn't cut them up. I used minced ginger from a jar and minced garlic from a jar and lots of fresh ground black pepper. I didn't have peanut oil so I used vegetable and then at the end added a couple of drops of sesame oil for the nut flavor. Everyone liked this dish. Thanks for a great recipe!

—~TxCin~ILove2Ck

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Apr 03, 2013

These are tasty! I used frozen beans and light soy sauce, otherwise, kept the recipe the same. The green bean flavour comes out, as well as the spices. Yum!

—Karissa

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Nov 08, 2012

These green beans were so good. I have three children who are very picky eaters and they all ate these. Wonderful and full of flavor!

—tessinstl

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Feb 09, 2012

This was a quick and easy side dish. My boyfriend said he's never tasted anything so good that was green. Great side for my asian themed dinner!

—Bizzle

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May 30, 2013

My husband and son hated fresh green beans until I made these. So glad I tried it! Now they ask for these at least once a week.

—DeniseW

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Nutrition

Calories
286 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
9.9 g
3%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
27.7 g
43%

Fiber
4 g
16%

Protein
2.4 g
5%

Sodium
119 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Ken Shoe Green Beans

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 286
Calories from Fat: 249

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.7g 43 %
Saturated Fat 3.6g 18 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 119mg 5 %
Potassium 259mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 9.9g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 4g 16 %
Protein 2.4g 5 %
Sugars 2.2g
Vitamin A 16 %
Vitamin C 32 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 13 %
Thiamin 10 %
Niacin 10 %
Vitamin B6 7 %
Magnesium 11 %
Folate 24 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.