Published Aug 24, 2022 Updated Nov 05, 2024
Sichuan Green Beans Recipe
Sichuan Green Beans are also called Gan Bian Si Ji Dou in Chinese. It’s one of the most popular Sichuan recipes, other than Szechuan beef, Sichuan cabbage, and Szechuan Scallops. The wrinkly green beans are the result of deep-frying in hot oil, then stir-frying with dried chilies, dried shrimp and ground pork. It’s absolutely flavorful and has an intensive spiciness from dried red chili peppers. This delicious dish serves the best with steamed rice or as a side to accomplish a traditional multicourse Chinese meal with other meat and seafood dishes.
Why This Recipe Works
It is the best homemade Sichuan green beans recipe that only requires a few ingredients and four seasonings. The result is certainly amazing and tastes rival the local Chinses restaurants. This recipe is good enough to serve as a main dish with only a bowl of steamed rice. It’s so easy to make and it will bring a quick dinner to the table in less than 30 minutes. Cooking stir-fry vegetables doesn’t have to be boring. And this is the recipe you don’t want to miss out. It’s addictively delicious and will be soon your favorite.
Ingredients For Sichuan Green Beans
This authentic Sichuan green beans recipe calls for the following ingredients.
Green beans Oil Salt Garlic Fresh ginger Ground pork Dried shrimp Dried red finger-length chilies
And also four seasoning ingredients; including chicken bouillon powder, Chinese rice wine (or sherry), salt and sugar. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Sichuan Green Beans
This stir-fried Sichuan green beans recipe requires only a few ingredients and takes less than 15 minutes to cook. First, wash and pat dry green beans with paper towels. Trim the end of each green bean and set aside. Next, heat enough oil in a wok or stockpot until 350°F (175°C). Gently drop green beans and deep-frying until the skin becomes wrinkly. Remove the green beans from the wok and lay them in a bowl lined with a paper towel to drain the excess oil. Seasoning with salt. And, discard the oil. Heat the wok with 1 tablespoon of oil. Add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry to a light brown. Then, add the ground pork, dried shrimp and dried red chilies. Keep stirring until aromatic, and then follow with the green beans. Finally, add all seasoning ingredients and stir continuously until well combined. Dish out and serve immediately.
Cooking Tips
For the best result, please follow my tips below.
Do Not overcrowd the green beans in a wok or stockpot when deep-frying. Deep-fry the green beans in batches if necessary. Quickly deep-fry the green beans at 350°F (175°C) until the skin becomes wrinkly and remove them immediately. This step helps to retain the crisp-tender texture of green beans after stir-frying.
What To Serve With Sichuan Green Beans
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