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Chinese-Style Garlic Stir-Fried Green Beans with Crispy Parmesan Shards

25 minutes
Serves 4
SideChinese
Herb's take

Here’s a cross-cultural side: lively Chinese stir-fried green beans get an Italian upgrade with garlicky sizzle and a flurry of golden, crunchy parmesan crisps. We’re making homemade parmesan crisps, because once you know how easy it is, store-bought will never cut it again.

Equipment needed
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wok or large skillet

Ingredients

Yield
4

Instructions

  1. 01
    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 02
    Sprinkle the grated parmesan in 2-inch rounds on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them an inch apart. Bake until golden and crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool fully, then gently peel off the crisps.
  3. 03
    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. 04
    Add the green beans and stir-fry for 3 minutes until they begin to blister and char.
  5. 05
    Push the green beans to the sides, add garlic to the center, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not brown.
  6. 06
    Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Stir-fry everything together for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the beans are just tender and glossy.
  7. 07
    Transfer the beans to a serving platter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 08
    Garnish generously with parmesan crisps, crumbling a few over the top for maximum crunch. Serve immediately.

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