Szechuan-style fried green beans with chili

4 servings

25 minutes

Sichuan-style fried green beans with chili is a gourmet dish rooted in Sichuan province, known for its spicy and rich flavors. This dish captivates with the harmony of dried chili pepper's heat and the refined spiciness of Sichuan pepper, which provides a slight numbing sensation. Crispy Chinese green beans, fried to a tender golden crust, retain their juiciness and freshness. The delicate balance of salt, sugar, and a drop of sesame oil makes the flavor rich and multifaceted. Served hot, it pairs perfectly with rice or noodles, turning an ordinary meal into a gastronomic journey into the heart of Chinese cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 132.6
• Proteins: 1.5g
• Fats: 12.3g
• Carbohydrates: 4g

Ingredients

• Peanut butter: 1 tbsp
• Ktiay green beans: 250 g
• Sichuan pepper: 1 tsp
• Dried chili peppers: 5 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Sugar: 0.5 tsp
• Sesame oil: 3 tsp
• Soy sauce: to taste

Cooking steps

1. In a pot over high heat, heat the peanut oil until it smokes. Add finely chopped chili and Sichuan pepper and fry until fragrant.

   Required ingredients:

   • Peanut butter: 1 tablespoon
   • Dried chili peppers: 5 piece
   • Sichuan pepper: 1 teaspoon

2. Add the beans and sauté for 3-4 minutes without letting them burn. Add salt and sugar. Sauté for a few more minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ktiay green beans: 250 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Sugar: 0.5 teaspoon

3. Remove from heat and add sesame oil and a little soy sauce. Mix and serve immediately.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sesame oil: 3 teaspoons
   • Soy sauce:  to taste