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Tomato & Egg Stir-fry
Soft eggs, juicy tomatoes, and a little sauce to spoon over rice. A comforting place to begin your Chinese cooking journey.
Home-style · Vegetarian
Garlic Green Beans
Fully cooked green beans finished in a garlic pan. Boiling first makes this home version easier to cook through.
Prep8 min
Cook15 min
Serves2
DifficultyEasy
Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.
Let’s get cooking
- 01
Trim and cut
Remove the ends and strings. Wash beans and cut into 4–5 cm sections.
- 02
Boil thoroughly
Bring water to a full boil. Cook beans for about 10 minutes, extending time for thick pods, until thoroughly cooked and tender. Drain.
- 03
Cook the garlic
Warm oil and garlic over medium heat for 20–30 seconds, without browning.
- 04
Finish in the pan
Add cooked beans, soy sauce, and optional pepper. Toss for 2–3 minutes until hot throughout.
A little kitchen wisdom
Do not use colour alone to judge doneness. Beans must be fully cooked, not briefly warmed.
Can’t find an ingredient?
Fresh beans: Fully cooked canned green beans can be drained and warmed in the garlic pan.
Cook safely
Raw or undercooked green beans can contain harmful lectins. Boil thoroughly before stir-frying.
Centre for Food Safety guidance ↗Something else for the table
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