Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh string beans, ends trimmed
  • 2 cups neutral oil for frying
  • 2 tbsp garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp mushroom bouillon powder
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions:

  1. Use a clean kitchen towel to ensure every bean is bone dry. Note: Water on the beans will cause the oil to pop and splatter.
  2. Pour 2 cups of neutral oil into your wok and heat to 375°F.
  3. Carefully lower the beans into the oil in two batches.
  4. Fry for 45 to 60 seconds until the skins are blistered and pale green.
  5. Use your spider strainer to move the beans to a paper towel lined plate.
  6. Pour out the frying oil into a heat proof container, leaving only 1 tablespoon in the pan.
  7. Add the 2 tbsp garlic to the hot wok until fragrant but not browned.
  8. Toss the fried beans back into the wok with the garlic.
  9. Sprinkle in 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp mushroom bouillon.
  10. Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the beans and toss once more until everything is coated and glossy.