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Din Tai Fung Green Beans (Sauce)

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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 75kcal
This sauce is a bold, tangy, and slightly sweet twist inspired by the famous green beans from Din Tai Fung. It takes that crave-worthy balance of heat, richness, and umami and leans into it with a buttery hot sauce base, mellowed out by brown sugar and honey powder for depth. The result is a glossy, punchy sauce that clings beautifully to crispy green beans or works just as well drizzled over stir-fries, roasted vegetables, or even grilled chicken.

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Franks Red Hot sauce
  • ¼ Cup butter cubed
  • 2 Tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon Cyan Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and let it melt completely.
  • Whisk in the Frank’s Red Hot sauce, white balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, honey powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and smoked paprika.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir frequently so the sugar fully dissolves and nothing burns on the bottom.
  • Let the sauce simmer for 3–5 minutes until it thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
  • Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. If you want more heat, add a pinch more cayenne or hot sauce.
  • Remove from heat. Use immediately over crispy green beans, stir-fries, or roasted vegetables.