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Hot Sichuan-Style Green Beans





Yields
Makes 8 to 10 small-plate servings

Notes: You can make these beans up to 2 hours ahead; let cool, then cover and let stand at room temperature. If you use the maximum amount of chili flakes, the dish will be quite hot.

Hot Sichuan-Style Green Beans




Leigh Beisch
 1 pound green beans
 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
 2 teaspoons sugar
 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes (see notes)
 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 2 tablespoons minced garlic
 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
Step 1
1

Rinse and drain green beans; trim off and discard stem ends. Cut beans into 2- to 3-inch lengths. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, chili flakes, and white pepper.

Step 2
2

Set a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat. When pan is hot, add beans and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook, stirring once, until beans are bright green and slightly crunchy to bite, 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover and cook until any remaining water has evaporated.

Step 3
3

Add oil, garlic, and ginger to pan; stir until green beans and garlic are lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir soy mixture and add to pan; bring to a boil and stir until most of the liquid has evaporated and the sauce thickens and coats the beans, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour into a serving dish. Serve hot or cool.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 34Calories from Fat 38
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.4g3%

Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 209mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 4.9g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Protein 1g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.