Garlic Green Beans

There's a fantastic dumpling house in Bellevue called Din Tai Fung.  They have the best garlic green beans.  These are pretty close.  I like to go heavy on the garlic.  Blanching the beans keeps them crisp.

 

GARLIC GREEN BEANS

 

1 1/2 pounds green beans, both ends removed

Kosher salt

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon good olive oil

3 to 5 garlic cloves, minced (depending on how strong you'd like them)

freshly ground black pepper

 

 

Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for 90 seconds.

 

 

Drain immediately and immerse in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.

 

 

When they are cool, drain and set aside.

Heat the butter and olive oil in a very large saute pan over medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned.


Add the string beans, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss together.


Source:  Ina and the Food Network