Chinese Green Beans and Mushroom Stir-Fry

Step 1

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Feel free to adjust the measurements according to your desired taste. Set aside.You can also use this sauce for other stir-fried recipes, or even more noodles!

Step 2

Snap both ends off each bean with your hands and then snap off the top and bottom ends to remove strings or veins.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add 1 tbsp oil.

Step 4

Add the green beans. Leave untouched for 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned on 1 side.

Step 5

Move the beans around and repeat this step until the beans are blistered and slightly wrinkly, around 10 minutes total.

Step 6

Remove the beans from the pan and set aside.

Step 7

Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil into the pan.

Step 8

Over high heat, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger for 1-2 minutes until cooked and aromatic.

Step 9

Add in the bell pepper and sauté for 2 minutes.

Step 10

Add in the mushrooms. Sauté the mushrooms for 2 to 3 minutes until tender.

Step 11

Meanwhile, give the sauce a good mix again to make sure none of the starch is stuck at the bottom.

Step 12

Over medium heat, pour the sauce in the pan while mixing.

Step 13

Mix well to evenly coat the mushrooms.

Step 14

Lower the heat as the sauce thickens.

Step 15

Add back the green beans and mix well to coat in the sauce.

Step 16

You can add 1 tbsp more water to thin out the sauce if you’d like. This can also help deglaze the pan. Mix well.

Step 17

Taste the veggies and season with more veg oyster sauce if needed. If you're happy with how it is and the consistency of the sauce, turn off the heat.

Step 18

Enjoy this with some rice or noodles. Garnish with some sesame seeds if you’d like. Enjoy while hot!