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japanese green beans

Japanese Style Green Beans

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These Japanese style green beans are the perfect Asian side dish. Crispy green beans are tossed with soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and sugar to create a sweet and savory glaze. They’re finished with a splash of rice wine vinegar for brightness and acidity. You’ll love these with rice bowls, with steak, or even with some hibachi chicken and noodles!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword garlic, green beans, japanese, side dish, soy sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1.5 lbs green beans trimmed and cleaned
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 splash rice wine vinegar

Instructions

  • Add oil to a pan over medium heat then add onions and a sprinkle of salt.
  • Once the onions soften, add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the soy sauce and stir for a few minutes. Once they turn bright green, add the fresh garlic and the sesame oil and toss.
  • After 3 minutes, add the sugar and cook down for a few minutes until the sauce starts sticking to the green beans.
  • Finish with a splash of rice wine vinegar and toss one last time. Cook for another minute or two.
  • Place the green beans on a plate and sprinkle the top with sesame seeds if desired.