Cold Tossed Green Beans
The polypoly texture doesn't stop! Sesame Bean with Garlic and Sesame Oil
Description
A staple Xiaocai tossing briefly boiled green beans (Siji Dou) with massive garlic and sesame oil. Overwhelmingly lower calorie and healthier than deep-fried 'Gan Bian Siji Dou'.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Green beans(Siji Dou)
- Grated garlic
- Sesame oil
- Salt
- White pepper
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Trim ends and strings of green beans (Siji Dou).
- Boil for 2-
- mins in hot water with salt and a little oil until slight bite remains.
- Shock immediately in ice water to keep vibrant green, wipe dry thoroughly.
- Put in a bowl, toss with grated garlic, sesame oil, salt, and a little white pepper.
- Scatter sliced red chili if desired to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense garlic punch and sesame oil aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Snap peas (becomes sweeter)
Pairing
Boiled chicken tender、Cold tea
Trivia
[For Everyone] The most staple menu lined up in small bowls in fridge cases at Taiwanese eateries. Green beans are high fiber, low carb, and require much chewing, optimal for diets. The heavy garlic scent makes it function as a splendid 'side dish' rather than just a salad.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Drizzle a tiny bit of Taiwan's sweet Jiangyou Gao, transforming it into a 'sweet/salty' junk salad alongside the crunch of the beans!
Allergen
Sesame