Din Tai Fung's Garlic Green Bean Dupe
There are some dishes that transport you back to special moments, and for me, the garlic green bean at Din Tai Fung does just that. The first time I tried them, I was sitting in their bustling downtown Seattle location with my entire family, waiting for our dumplings to arrive, when this simple plate of
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 lb Chinese Long Beans (or Green Beans)
- 1 cup Neutral Oil For Frying
- 5 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp MSG
Instructions
- 1
Prep:
- 2
Cut stem-ends of green bean off, then cut into 2" pieces. Add to a colander, wash thoroughly, and pat dry
- 3
Finely mince five cloves of garlic
- 4
Heat oil in a small pot or wok to 375F
- 5
Cook:
- 6
Add a splash of oil to a wok or frying pan, and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside
- 7
Flash fry dry green beans in oil for 10-15 seconds or until the skin has blistered. Remove the green beans from the oil, and immediately add to the pan with minced garlic. Season to taste with salt and MSG. Toss and mix well, ensuring that all the green beans are coated in the garlic oil and seasonings
- 8
Serve on a plate, and enjoy!