How to Make Spicy Szechuan Green Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy Szechuan green beans are a popular traditional Chinese dish that is part of the Szechuan cuisine, known for its bold and spicy flavors. This dish is a perfect blend of crunchy green beans, savory ground pork, and the spicy, numbing Szechuan peppercorns. It is a must-try for anyone who loves spicy food and bold flavors.

The dish gets its heat and flavor from Szechuan peppercorns, dried red chilies, and a combination of classic Chinese condiments like soy sauce and rice vinegar. T...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Combine green beans and water in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender-crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, and sesame oil; cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Pour over beans and cook until sauce thickens enough to coat beans, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    73 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 911mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 303mg