Famous Restaurant Green Beans

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   Step 1: Boil and Shock Green Beans

   7 min

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 5-7 minutes until bright green and crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to ice water to stop the cooking process.

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   Step 2: Prepare Garlic Paste

   Process the garlic cloves with the avocado oil until spoonable, with a watery texture but still visible pieces of garlic.

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   Step 3: Blister Green Beans

   4 min

   Heat a wide skillet or wok over high heat. Add avocado oil to coat the bottom. Once shimmering, add green beans in a single layer. Let sit undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes until blistered. Toss and repeat once more.

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   Step 4: Add Garlic

   2 min

   Add the prepared garlic paste to the pan with the green beans and cook and toss for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove green beans to a serving bowl.

For the glaze

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   Step 5: Make Glaze

   1 min

   In the same dirty pan, add sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar. Toss quickly until glossy and the sugar is melted.

Assembly

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   Step 6: Combine and Season

   Pour the glaze over the green beans. Add the lemon zest and juice, and generously salt to taste. Add optional sesame seeds or chili flakes.

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   Step 7: Serve

   Serve immediately.