Mala Green Beans
Bring bold, mouthwatering heat to your table with Mala Green Beans, a vibrant Sichuan-inspired side dish bursting with flavor. Perfectly crisp-tender green beans are wok-tossed with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a fiery combo of Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chilies, creating that signature mala sensation—a tantalizing mix of numbing spice and heat. A savory sauce made with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and just a touch of sugar melds together in the pan, coating each bean in umami-rich goodness. Finished with a drizzle of sesame oil and an optional splash of chili oil, this quick and easy 25-minute recipe is perfect as a fiery accompaniment to rice or your favorite Asian-inspired mains. Add this spicy stir-fry to your next meal for a bold taste adventure that's as satisfying as it is unforgettable!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Green beans
- 4 units Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Ginger
- 5 units Dried red chilies
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons Chili oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 0.5 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans by cutting off the stem ends. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Peel and finely chop the ginger.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and water to create a sauce mixture. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the Sichuan peppercorns to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove the peppercorns and discard them, leaving the infused oil in the pan.
Add the dried red chilies to the oil and stir-fry for 10–15 seconds until they darken slightly but do not burn.
Toss in the garlic and ginger, stir-frying for an additional 30 seconds until aromatic.
Add the green beans to the pan and stir to coat them in the spicy oil mixture.
Pour in the pre-mixed sauce (soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and water). Stir well to evenly coat the green beans.
Lower the heat to medium and cover the pan with a lid. Allow the green beans to steam for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Continue stir-frying for another 2–3 minutes until the green beans are tender and slightly charred.
Drizzle the sesame oil over the dish and give a final stir. Adjust salt to taste if needed.
Transfer the Mala Green Beans to a serving plate, and drizzle with chili oil for an extra spicy kick. Serve hot as a side dish or over steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
815 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.2 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2624 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.4 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1313 mg | 28% | |
*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.
