Hot Szechuan Style Green Beans
Bring bold, fiery flavors to your table with Hot Szechuan Style Green Beans, a tantalizing dish that combines the crunch of blistered green beans with the electrifying heat of Szechuan peppercorns and dried red chilies. This quick and easy stir-fry is infused with the aromatic punch of garlic and ginger, complemented by a savory glaze of soy sauces, rice vinegar, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect as a side dish or served over steamed rice for a flavorful main, this recipe is sure to become a favorite for fans of spicy, savory Chinese cuisine. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an effortless way to transform humble green beans into an irresistible crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns, crushed
- 3 pieces Dried red chilies, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Rinse and trim the green beans, cutting them into approximately 2-inch pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk together the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Set aside to use as the sauce.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the surface.
Add the Szechuan peppercorns and dried red chilies to the hot oil. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until aromatic, being careful not to burn them.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and stir-fry for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Toss in the green beans and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes, or until they start to develop blistered spots and are tender-crisp. Add the salt to enhance flavor.
Pour the sauce mixture over the green beans and stir well to coat evenly. Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the beans.
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Serve immediately as a side dish or pair with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
465 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.1 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5315 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1214 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
