Stir-Fried Snake Beans

02Method

1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over high heat until shimmering.
2. Add snake beans and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until blistered and bright green.
3. Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add soy sauce and oyster sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
5. Remove from heat, drizzle with sesame oil and chilli flakes if using, and serve immediately.

03Notes & substitutions

• Regular green beans work in a pinch, though snake beans hold up better to the heat.
• Add sliced red chilli instead of chilli flakes for fresh heat.
• A squeeze of lime just before serving brightens the whole dish.
• Vegetarian with a mushroom-based oyster sauce.

04Common mistakes

• Pan not hot enough — the beans need high heat to blister rather than steam; let the oil shimmer before adding them.
• Overcrowding the pan — too many beans at once drops the temperature and steams them; cook in batches if needed.
• Burning the garlic and ginger — add them after the beans, not before, since they cook much faster.

05Storage & leftovers