Dry Fried String Beans Food

TEMPURA FRIED STRING BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F.
• In a large bowl add the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar and salt and mix to combine. Whisk in the soda water and mix until a batter is formed. Dip the beans in the batter being sure to shake off the excess. Fry the beans in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until crispy and golden. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray to drain. Arrange the beans on a platter and serve with warm cranberry sauce.
• Cook's Note: When frying the beans, make sure the fryer basket is submerged into the oil. Drop string beans into the basket in the oil to ensure the beans do not stick to the basket when cooking.

DRY FRIED STRING BEANS

Steps:

• Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and stock in a small bowl.
• In a medium saute pan, heat the 3 tablespoons of oil and caramelize the garlic until golden brown. Add 1 cup of the oyster mixture and reduce to a glaze.
• In a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the peanut oil to 375 degrees F. Add the beans and fry for about 20 seconds. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Add beans to sauce and toss until beans are well coated. Transfer to plate. Garnish with Thai basil or scallions.
• Prepare an ice bath. Separate the garlic into cloves and remove the ends of each clove. Fill a small saucepan with water. Salt lightly and bring to a boil. Carefully drop the whole cloves into the water and blanch for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge into the ice water to stop the cooking process. Repeat the process. Drain the garlic and dry it well. The peels should slip off easily. Cut the garlic into slices and use as needed.
• Yield: 3/4 to 1 cup

DRY-FRIED GREEN BEANS WITH HOISIN SAUCE AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a hot wok set over a high heat.
• Fry the beans for 1- 2 minutes, until just tender and slightly wilted. Remove from the oil, drain on kitchen paper and set aside.
• Cut the chilies in half lengthways and scrape out the seeds.
• Carefully empty the hot oil from the wok and wipe it clean with kitchen paper.
• In the clean wok, combine the hoisin sauce, garlic, salt and oil.
• Stir in the chilies.
• Toss the cooked beans into the sauce and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, coating them in the sauce. Serve at once.

CHINESE DRY-SAUTEED STRING BEANS

Steps:

• AHeat 1 T of oil in a wok over medium heat. It is very important to use a wok and to heat the oil first or this wont cook right. Add the green beans (careful, it will sputter!) and stir fry until they pucker and begin to brow (about 6-8 minutes).
• Drain the green beans in a colander.
• Heat the other 1 T of oil and add ginger, garlic and scallions,stir fry for a minute. Add chili sauce and siracha and stir fry for a minute. Add beans, soy sauce, sugar, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
• Serve with rice.

DRY-FRIED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Wash green beans and dry thoroughly. Snap off stems.
• Heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium high heat until almost at the smoking point.
• Add the dry beans to the hot oil and stir-fry until the beans start to get some dark brown spots.
• Add the walnuts and continue to stir-fry to cook all sides of the beans and toast the nuts.
• Sprinkle on the chili flakes and toss to distribute evenly.
• Remove from heat, salt and pepper to taste.

STIR-FRIED GARLIC GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a wok, then stir-fry the green beans for 5 mins until they start to brown. Add the garlic and continue to cook until just tinged brown, then splash in the oyster sauce and serve.