| Ingredients |
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| 1½ |
lbs |
green beans, trimmed |
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| Spice mix |
| 1 |
tsp |
sugar |
| ¼ |
tsp |
salt |
| ½ |
tsp |
red pepper flakes |
| 3 |
Tbsp |
soy sauce |
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| 1½ |
Tbsp |
oil |
| 1 |
tsp |
garlic, press minced |
| 1 |
cup |
Thai basil leaves |
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| Preparation steps: |
- Boil the green beans:
Boil water in a large pot, add the green beans and cook for 6 minutes.
- Prepare the spice mix and garlic:
While the green beans are cooking, mix the sugar, salt, red pepper flakes, and soy sauce in a small bowl.
Mince the garlic cloves using a garlic press and place them in a separate small bowl.
- Stir-fry the green beans (total 4 minutes):
Once the green beans are cooked, use tongs to transfer them immediately to a wok (without the water).
Add oil to the wok.
Stir-fry the green beans over high heat for 1 minute.
Add the garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Add the spice mix and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Add the basil and stir-fry for the last 1 minute.
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