Dry-Fried Szechuan Green Beans Recipe

Name: Dry-Fried Szechuan Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 green onions, white parts only, thinly sliced ( 1/2 cup); 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.); 4 tsp. minced fresh ginger; 2 Tbs. mirin (rice wine); 4 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce or tamari; 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil; ½ tsp. chile-garlic sauce; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 lb. green beans, trimmed and halved (4 cups); 8 oz. shiitake or button mushrooms, thinly sliced (3 cups); 9 dried Thai bird chiles, optional

Servings: persons

8 green onions, white parts only, thinly sliced ( 1/2 cup)
4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)
4 tsp. minced fresh ginger
2 Tbs. mirin (rice wine)
4 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
½ tsp. chile-garlic sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 lb. green beans, trimmed and halved (4 cups)
8 oz. shiitake or button mushrooms, thinly sliced (3 cups)
9 dried Thai bird chiles, optional

1
Combine green onions, garlic, and ginger in small bowl; set aside.
2
Combine mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil, chile-garlic sauce, and 2 tsp.
3
water in separate bowl; set aside.
4
Heat vegetable oil in wok or large skillet over high heat.
5
Add green beans, and cook 5 minutes, or until browned and blistered all over, stirring occasionally.
6
Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate, and set aside.
7
Drain all but 1 Tbs.
8
oil from wok,and heat over high heat.
9
Add green onion mixture, and stir-fry 30 seconds.
10
Add mushrooms, and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned and tender.
11
Return green beans to wok, and add dried chiles (if using).
12
Stir-fry 30 seconds to heat through.
13
Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce mixture, letting heat from pan thicken sauce while you stir-fry.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 green onions, white parts only, thinly sliced ( 1/2 cup), 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.), 4 tsp. minced fresh ginger, 2 Tbs. mirin (rice wine), and more.

Yes, Dry-Fried Szechuan Green Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Dry-Fried Szechuan Green Beans

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