Stir-fried Long Beans with Preserved Olive Vegetables and Minced Garlic 欖菜肉碎炒四季豆 (素)

Crisp long beans are stir-fried with aromatic preserved olive vegetables and minced garlic for a deeply savory and satisfying vegetarian dish. This quick and easy stir-fry is packed with umami flavor, perfect as a side or a light main.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 300g long beans, trimmed and cut into 5cm pieces
• 2 tbsp preserved olive vegetables (欖菜)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 tbsp water

Steps

1. Heat cooking oil in a wok over high heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 15-30 seconds.
2. Add long beans and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
3. Stir in preserved olive vegetables, sugar, white pepper, vegetarian oyster sauce (if using), and water. Continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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