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Sichuan Green Beans

Recipe Introduction


Source: The Occasional Vegetarian





List of Ingredients



• 1 pound green beans
  
• Seasoning Sauce:
  
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  
• 1/2 teaspoon chili oil
  
• 1 teaspoon honey
  
• 1 tablespoon medium-dry sherry
  
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  
• 1 scallion, white and green parts, chopped
  
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
  






Instructions



1. Cut the stem ends off the beans and discard. Steam the beans for 3 to 4 minutes. Submerge in ice water to stop cooking; drain.
   
   
2. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, chili oil, honey, sherry, and sesame oil; set aside.
   
   
3. Place a wok or large cast-iron skillet over high heat until it smokes, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the peanut oil. Immediately add ginger, scallions and garlic; stir-fry 1 minute. Add beans and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes.
   
   
4. Restir the seasoning sauce. Add all at once and stir continuously until sauce is absorbed, about 30 seconds. Serve hot or warm.
   
   
5. Servings: 4
   
   






Final Comments


Variation: For Sichuan Asparagus, repalce the beans with 1 1/2 pounds asparagus. Use only the tender part of the asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces.