Stir-fried green beans are a very familiar dish to many people. Today, let’s change the flavor of the family meal with 2 dishes of stir-fried green beans with tomatoes and stir-fried green beans with eggplant that are unusual and appealing. Go to the kitchen with TasteVN to make these 2 delicious stir-fried dishes right away!
1. Stir-fried green beans with tomatoes
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
8 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried green beans with tomatoes For 3 people
Green beans 500 gr Tomatoes 2 fruits Green onions 5 branches Garlic 5 cloves Red onions 2 bulbs Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon Seasoning powder 1 teaspoon Common spices a little (Salt/ seasoning/ pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- Based on color: You should choose tomatoes with bright red, evenly colored skin. If the skin is intact, without scratches, and plump, it is a fresh tomato.
- Based on aroma: Natural ripe tomatoes usually have a mild scent that can be easily noticed when smelled. In contrast, tomatoes that are artificially ripened do not have any aroma.
- Based on the stem: You should choose tomatoes that still have their stem attached, with the stem looking fresh and not wilted, tightly attached to the top of the tomato.
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How to Prepare Stir-Fried Green Beans with Tomatoes
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Prepare the ingredients
First, prepare a basin of water mixed with 1 tablespoon of salt.
Trim both ends and peel the sides of the green beans, then soak them in the saltwater for 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water. Once the beans are dry, cut them diagonally into bite-sized pieces.
Next, finely chop the shallots and garlic.
Cut the tomatoes into wedges.
For the green onions, cut them into pieces about half the length of your finger.
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Stir-Fry the Tomatoes
Place a pan on the stove and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil.
Wait for the oil to heat up, then add the finely chopped shallots and garlic and sauté until fragrant. After that, add the tomatoes and stir-fry for 2 – 3 minutes.
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Stir-fried green beans with tomatoes
When the tomatoes start to soften, add the green beans. Stir-fry over high heat and mix well so that the beans absorb the oil evenly while maintaining their beautiful green color.
Add 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder and 1 teaspoon of seasoning granules, and stir well for 2 – 3 minutes.
When the beans are nearly cooked, add 1/2 teaspoon of fish sauce and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Stir well a few more times and then turn off the heat.
Finally, plate the stir-fried beans and garnish with chopped green onions on top.
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Final product
The stir-fried green beans with tomatoes are hot, fragrant, and delicious. With the fresh green beans that are crunchy and sweet, absorbing the salty flavor of the seasoning combined with the fresh, colorful tomatoes, it is both tangy and sweet, full of nutrition. All of this will create a wonderfully delicious dish.
2. Stir-fried green beans with eggplant
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried String Beans with Eggplant Serves 3 people
String beans 300 gr Eggplant 300 gr Minced garlic 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 1 liter Oyster sauce 1/2 tablespoon Potato starch 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder)
How to choose fresh and delicious eggplant
- First, look at the outer skin, choose those with smooth, bright skin, uniform color, and a firm feel.
- To check for ripeness, gently press on the skin of the eggplant. A ripe eggplant will leave an impression after you press on it. If the eggplant feels hard and the color changes from pinkish purple to light purple, it means the fruit is old and should not be bought.
- Additionally, if you notice eggplants with wrinkled skin or many blemishes on the skin, it’s best not to buy them. This may indicate they have been stored for too long.
- Choose to buy eggplants in season for the freshest quality. Typically, the best eggplants are available in August and September each year.
See details: How to choose fresh eggplant
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How to cook Stir-fried Green Beans with Eggplant
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Prepare the ingredients
The green beans you bought should have both ends trimmed and the fibers peeled off the sides. Then soak them in a dilute saltwater solution for 7 – 10 minutes, then rinse them with cold water. Once drained, cut the beans into bite-sized pieces.
Next, wash the eggplant and cut it into pieces, then slice them into small pieces about the length of a finger.
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Fry the green beans and eggplant
Place a pan on the stove and pour in 1 liter of cooking oil. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add the green beans and fry for about 40 seconds to make them crispy.
Add 2 tablespoons of potato starch to the eggplant and mix well so the eggplant absorbs the starch. Then fry them in the oil for 40 – 60 seconds.
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Make the sauce
Add 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1/2 tablespoon of salt into a bowl. Stir well to dissolve the mixture.
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Stir-fry the green beans with eggplant
Heat another pan on the stove and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil (using the oil left from frying). Wait for the oil to heat up, then add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the green beans and eggplant and stir-fry for 2 – 3 minutes.
Finally, add the sauce, stir well, adjust the seasoning to taste, and then turn off the heat.
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Final product
The green beans are tender-crisp and sweet, combined with soft, creamy pieces of eggplant, all mixed in the seasoning.
All together creates a delicious stir-fried green beans with eggplant dish that is very unique for home meals!
How to choose fresh and delicious green beans (string beans)
- To buy good green beans, you should choose those with green stems that look fresh.
- Good green beans are usually long and flat in shape, not bulging or dented. If they have many bumps, it means the beans inside are large and the beans are old.
- You should not choose green beans that look too attractive, such as shiny, smooth, with few hairs, and without obvious pest damage. Because they may have been sprayed with a lot of pesticides, and the remaining residue is extremely harmful to health.
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With just a few simple steps, you can immediately make 2 dishes of stir-fried green beans with tomatoes and stir-fried green beans with eggplant that are extremely delicious and unique. We hope that with the recipe shared by TasteVN, you will successfully prepare the dish and have really tasty meals!
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