How to Make Chinese Peppered Green Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chinese peppered green beans are a versatile and flavorful dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. This dish is a popular choice in Chinese cuisine and is often enjoyed for its crispy texture and aromatic flavors.

One of the key components of this dish is the use of Sichuan peppercorns, which lend a unique citrusy and numbing flavor to the green beans. Combined with the savory soy sauce and garlic, the peppercorns bring a complex and tantalizing flavor profile to the ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons green peppercorns, drained
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Chinese yardlong beans
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 small red chile pepper, seeded and chopped fine
  • 2 tablespoons water

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 mins
  • Total Time: 13 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a small bowl, using the bottom of a glass or jar, crush the peppercorns into a coarse pulp. Stir in the cilantro.
  • Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in beans, garlic, brown sugar, chile pepper, peppercorns and cilantro. Stir-fry for 45 seconds. Pour in the water and cover to steam for about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    69 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 144mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 277mg