Din Tai Fung Green Beans (Copycat) (VIDEO)
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Din Tai Fung Green Beans are loaded with garlic and everyone’s favorite side dish! The only problem is they are SO expensive at $16 per plate. My authentic copycat recipe means you can make them at home any time for a fraction of the cost!
Check out the Din Tai Fung Green Beans recipe video!
A Note from CJ
Make Din Tai Fung at home!
Do you love Din Tai Fung? Here’s a full Din Tai Fung menu so you can enjoy at home – start with their famous Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad and Taiwanese Cabbage with Garlic, make Din Tai Fung Shrimp Fried Rice or Pork Chop Fried Rice, with the iconic Noodles with Sesame Sauce, and you can’t forget the Din Tai Fung Spicy Wontons!
This is better than Din Tai Fung IMO. This is the only way my meat loving 4 year old will eat green beans. Yup, it’s that good!
Ingredient Tips
- green beans – I like using 3″ green bean pieces that are washed and trimmed (this is how large the restaurant cuts them). Make sure the green beans are completely dry and cut to similar sizes so they cook evenly in the oil without splattering.
- garlic – use finely minced garlic – we don’t want large chunks!
- white pepper – white pepper is milder and woodier than black pepper. I don’t recommend substituting with black pepper.
- MSG or chicken bouillon powder – I use MSG in moderation as an optional flavor enhancer; you can also use chicken bouillon powder which is a common Chinese seasoning.
- neutral oil – I use avocado oil, but you can also use canola or vegetable oil which are all high smoke point oils. Do not use olive or sesame oil.
How to Make Garlic Green Beans
Wash, Trim, and Cut Green Beans – Wash green beans and pat completely dry. Trim ends off green beans and cut them in half to about 3″ equal sized pieces.
Fry Green Beans – Add 1″ of neutral oil to a shallow pan (about 1 quart) and heat the oil to 375F over medium high heat. Fry the green beans in batches for 1 minute ensuring the oil does not drop below 325F. If the oil drops too low, you will get soggy green beans, so fry in smaller batches if this happens. Remove and drain the green beans onto a paper towel lined plate.
Fry Garlic, Add Back Green Beans, and Season – In a pan or wok, add 2 tbsp of the reserved frying oil over medium low heat and add the garlic. Sauté on medium low for 1-2 minutes. We want to release the aroma of the garlic to a pale golden color but not browned. Add back the green beans and season with white pepper, msg, and salt to taste. Turn the heat to high and saute for 1-2 minutes until combined and fragrant. Enjoy!
My Pro Tip
CJ’s Storage Tips
I don’t recommend making these in advance, as I think they taste best fresh!
Store any leftover Garlic Green Beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. The green beans will soften (and sometimes get stringy) as they sit in the refrigerator – this is normal. Reheat until warmed through in the microwave.
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Din Tai Fung Green Beans (VIDEO)
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Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans, washed and trimmed to 3" pieces
- 1 quart neutral oil, for frying – I like using avocado, canola, or vegetable oil
- 15 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, to taste
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp MSG, or chicken bouillon powder
Instructions
- Wash green beans and pat completely dry (to prevent splattering in the oil). Trim ends off green beans and cut them in half to about 3" equal sized pieces.
- Add 1" of neutral oil to a shallow pan (about 1 quart) and heat the oil to 375F over medium high heat. Fry the green beans in batches for 1 minute ensuring the oil does not drop below 325F. If the oil drops too low, you will get soggy green beans, so fry in smaller batches if this happens. Remove and drain the green beans onto a paper towel lined plate.
- In a pan or wok, add 2 tbsp of the reserved frying oil over medium low heat and add the garlic. Sauté on medium low for 1-2 minutes. We want to release the aroma of the garlic to a pale golden color but not browned. Add back the green beans and season with white pepper, msg, and salt to taste. Turn the heat to high and saute for 1-2 minutes until combined and fragrant. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This Copycat Din Tai Fung Green Beans recipe was originally published in May 2023, and updated in March 2026.
Always a staple and go to recipe that lives rent free in my house.
@ianrayat
This is my go to whenever I buy green beans tastes just like the ones from DTF!
@ramdez44
Thanks for sharing a less costly and easy means for delicious green beans. I am a fan of Din Tai Fung but this recipe is a great alternative 😋
@shrlysnz
Thanks for sharing this alternative recipe that’s less costly and delicious 🤤
Sooo delicious. Perfect dupe! Would love to hear thoughts on an air fryer alternative method!
@christina__27
Delicious and better than DTF’s!
I love Din Tai Fung, and this is my favorite side dish at many of my usual Chinese restaurants. Thanks for the tip about deep frying in batches at an exact temperature. Super simple recipe to recreate and delicious!
@sashism
This is my go-to side dish at all my favorite Chinese restaurants. Thank you for the tip about deep frying in batches at an exact temperature. Super simple recipe to recreate!
Absolutely love this recipe! Tastes amazing and is so easy to make for my family ❤️ @amymeimy
so simple yet so good, hits the spot and just like the green beans at DTF! pairs well with fried rice too 🙌
@cecilia.eats