Szechuan Green Beans Recipe

Name: Szechuan Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chinese long beans or 1 lb regular green beans, cut on the diagonal into 2-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon bean sauce (preferably Koon Chun); 2 tablespoons soy sauce (black or mushroom); 2 tablespoons vegetable broth or 2 tablespoons chicken broth; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon chili paste (to taste); 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 lb chinese long beans or 1 lb regular green beans, cut on the diagonal into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon bean sauce (preferably Koon Chun)
2 tablespoons soy sauce (black or mushroom)
2 tablespoons vegetable broth or 2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon chili paste (to taste)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
If using regular green beans, steam or parboil them for 5 minutes.
2
(Regular green beans are thicker than Chinese long beans so they take longer to cook).
3
Rinse cut beans in cold water.
4
Combine the bean sauce, soy sauce, sherry, sugar, cornstarch, chili paste, and sesame oil.
5
Add 2 tablespoons cold water.
6
Heat both oils in a wok until smoking.
7
Add beans and stir-fry for 10 minutes or until beans are bright green in color and slightly wrinkled.
8
Add sauce and stir-fry until sauce thickens.

208

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chinese long beans or 1 lb regular green beans, cut on the diagonal into 2-inch pieces, 1 tablespoon bean sauce (preferably Koon Chun), 2 tablespoons soy sauce (black or mushroom), 2 tablespoons vegetable broth or 2 tablespoons chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Szechuan Green Beans falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Szechuan Green Beans

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