Blistered Green Beans With Garlic

Inspired by salty-crunchy Sichuan dry-fried string beans (gan bian si ji dou), these green beans are shriveled and browned into delicious submission before receiving a flavor bomb of garlic, red pepper flakes, and chopped capers at the very end. Resist the urge to stir the beans around in the pan, and let them take on color like you would ground meat. Patience is essential here.