Spicy Szechuan Green Beans
Spicy Szechuan Green Beans
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Set aside.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the dried red chilies and Szechuan peppercorns. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add the green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to blister and become tender-crisp.
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Pour the sauce mixture over the green beans and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beans.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste. If you prefer more heat, you can add additional red chilies or Szechuan peppercorns at this stage.
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Transfer the Spicy Szechuan Green Beans to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish.
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Serve hot as a side dish or pair with steamed rice for a complete meal. Enjoy the explosive flavors of this dish!
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving- Calories
- 180 kcal
- Total Fat
- 10 g
- Saturated Fat
- 1 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 600 mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 20 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 6 g
- Sugars
- 10 g
- Protein
- 5 g
These Spicy Szechuan Green Beans are a wonderful way to bring the bold flavors of Szechuan cuisine into your home. The combination of spicy chilies, aromatic garlic and ginger, and savory sauces creates a dish that is both satisfying and full of personality. Whether you're looking for a new side dish to complement your favorite Chinese recipes or simply want to spice up your weeknight dinners, this recipe is a must-try. So roll up your sleeves, grab your wok, and get ready to impress your taste buds and loved ones with this delightful and easy-to-make dish.