Bamboo Shoot Beef Sauce Stir-Fried Green Beans
A quick and savory stir-fry featuring tender green beans tossed with aromatic bamboo shoot and beef sauce. This versatile dish works beautifully as a side or can be served over noodles for a satisfying meal.
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef sauce and transform simple green beans into something special. The bamboo shoots add nice texture while the beef sauce provides deep savory flavor.
Ingredients
Green beans
300g
Bamboo shoot beef sauce
1/2 cup (120ml)
Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
Oyster sauce
1 tablespoon
Water
for blanching
Instructions
1
Prepare the green beans
Trim the ends off the green beans and cut into 1-inch pieces. Bring a pot of water to boil, add the beans, and blanch for 2 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. Drain well.
2
Start the stir-fry
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the blanched green beans and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they develop slight charring.
3
Add the sauce and simmer
Pour in the bamboo shoot beef sauce and stir everything together. Cover the pan and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld.
4
Finish with oyster sauce
Drizzle oyster sauce over the beans, stir well to coat evenly. Remove from heat and serve immediately as a side dish or over steamed noodles.
