Sichuanese `dry-fried' green beans recipe Recipe

Name: Sichuanese `dry-fried' green beans recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 350 g (12.3oz) French beans; 6 dried chillies; 2 spring onions, white parts only; 3 garlic cloves; 1 knob fresh ginger; 2 tbsp Sichuanese ya cai, snow vegetable or Tianjin preserved vegetable (optional); 1 pinch salt; 3 tbsp cooking oil; 0.5 tsp whole Sichuan pepper; 1 tsp sesame oil

Servings: persons

350 g (12.3oz) French beans
6 dried chillies
2 spring onions, white parts only
3 garlic cloves
1 knob fresh ginger
2 tbsp Sichuanese ya cai, snow vegetable or Tianjin preserved vegetable (optional)
1 pinch salt
3 tbsp cooking oil
0.5 tsp whole Sichuan pepper
1 tsp sesame oil

1
Top and tail the beans and snap them in half.
2
Snip the chillies in half or into sections with a pair of scissors; shake out and discard as many seeds as possible.
3
Finely slice the spring onion whites.
4
Peel and slice the garlic and ginger.
5
If you are using the Tianjin vegetable, rinse it to get rid of excess salt, then squeeze it dry (the ya cai can be used directly).
6
Bring a panful of water to a boil over a high flame.
7
Add salt and a dash of oil to the water.
8
Blanch the beans until tender but not overcooked, then drain thoroughly.
9
Heat your wok over a high flame.
10
Add 2 tbsp oil, then the chillies and Sichuan pepper; sizzle them briefly until the chillies darken and both spices smell wonderful.
11
Add the spring onion, garlic and ginger and stir-fry for a few moments more until you can smell their fragrances.
12
Add the preserved vegetable, if using, and stir a few times.
13
Add the blanched beans and stir-fry for a minute or two more, until they are coated in the fragrant oil and chopped seasonings, adding salt to taste.
14
Stir in the sesame oil and serve.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 350 g (12.3oz) French beans, 6 dried chillies, 2 spring onions, white parts only, 3 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Sichuanese `dry-fried' green beans recipe 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.

Sichuanese `dry-fried' green beans recipe

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