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Can I pre-termit blanching or parboiling, when stir frying green beans? 

Chen doesn't write out [blanching](https://cooking.stackexchange.com/q/46677) or [parboiling](https://cooking.stackexchange.com/a/4235) — links to Stack Exchange, not because I like them but because these answers assist — but Step 3 below feels like blanching/parboiling. Which is it? Parboiling? I'm ruling out blanching because Chen doesn't mention plunging or dipping the beans in cold water.

Presume that I'm lazy or hurried, and don't have time to parboil or "[t]ransfer the green beans to a small platter". Can I skip this step? 

>1 Snap the green beans in half, Rinse in cold water and drain 
thoroughly. 

>2 In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, chili-garlic saucer 
and wine. 

>3 In a wok or stir-fry pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil over 
high heat until the oil is hot, but not smoking. Test by dipping the end 
of a green bean in the oil; it should sizzle. Add the green beans and 
cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. **Add 1/2 cup water, stir, and cover the 
pan. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until 
the beans are tender-crisp 6 to 9 minutes. Transfer the green beans to 
a shallow platter.**

>4 Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of canola oil to the same pan and 
heat over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and scallions, 
stirring constantly until fragrant, about 15 seconds. 

>5 Return the green beans to the pan. Stir up the soy sauce mixture 
and add to the pan. Stir briskly until the liquid has nearly evaporated, 
about 1 minute. Drizzle with the sesame oil and mix well. Serve 
immediately. 

[*Helen's Asian Kitchen: Easy Chinese Stir-Fries*](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6479355-helen-s-asian-kitchen) 119. 

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