Crispy fried shallots complete this dish. And they don’t even need to be homemade. The folks at Union Hmong Kitchen in Minneapolis swear by the big jars of fried shallots available at Asian markets and online, but any kind of fried onion will work. Here’s a recipe if you want to make your own.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
½
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Preparation
Step 1
Crush shallot, garlic, lemongrass, and ginger in a mortar and pestle to a coarse paste; set aside. (If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, chop very finely.)
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Arrange green beans in a single layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned underneath, about 3 minutes. Using tongs, turn beans over and cook, tossing occasionally, until deeply browned in spots and tender, about 5 minutes. Add reserved lemongrass mixture; cook, tossing, until fragrant and tender, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add oyster sauce, season with salt, and toss to coat.
Step 3
Transfer green beans to a platter and top generously with fried shallots.