Sichuan Green Beans

4.50 from 4 votes

Sichuan Green Beans deep dried into wrinkly and stir-fried with dried chilies, dried shrimp and ground pork. This green beans recipe is so easy and takes less than 30 minutes for a delicious savory side dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Green Beans

Cuisine: Chinese Recipes

Keyword: Sichuan Green Beans

Servings: People

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

8 oz green beans
oil for deep frying
1 pinch of salt
1 tablespoon oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1.25 cm fresh ginger peeled and minced
2 oz ground pork
1 tablespoon dried shrimp rinsed and coarsely chopped
6 dried red finger-length chilies deseeded and cut into halves

Seasonings

1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine or sherry
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar

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Instructions

Rinse the green beans under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Trim the tips and set the beans aside.
Heat 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) of oil in a wok or stockpot to 350°F (175°C) for deep-frying. Gently drop the green beans into the oil. As soon as the skin of the green beans becomes wrinkly, remove them with a strainer or slotted spoon, and drain the excess oil by laying the beans on a bowl lined with paper towels. Season with a pinch of salt. Discard the oil. (Work in batches to give the green beans enough space for deep-frying.)
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and ginger, and stir-fry until lightly browned. Then, add the ground pork, dried shrimp, and dried red chilies. Continue stirring until aromatic, then add the green beans.
Add all the seasoning ingredients and stir continuously until everything is well combined. Dish out and serve immediately.

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Notes

Tips:

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.

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