Ingredients

  • 2 Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 jalapenos, sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, (2 to-go packets)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • kosher salt

Method

  • Heat the vegetable oil to 330F in a small deep pot.
  • Dust the sliced onion, and jalapeno with the cornstarch and shake off any excess.
  • Add the sliced onion and jalapenos to the hot oil and fry until golden, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • Bring 3 cups salted water to a boil in a large pot.
  • Add the green beans and simmer for 1 minute.
  • Strain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Let cool slightly.
  • Add the soy sauce, sugar, olive oil, cilantro, and toss well to combine.
  • Top with the fried onion and jalapeno mixture and serve.