Sichuan Dry Fried Green Beans
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4.8
Sichuan Dry Fried Green Beans
Description
Green beans are cooked slowly in a hot wok with salt to sear and blister their skins, developing small scorch marks and a tender texture with some crispness remaining. Separately, ground pork is browned with smashed garlic, diced dried chilies, and Sui Mi Ya Cai, a salty preserved vegetable that adds depth and tanginess. The seared green beans are then combined with the pork mixture along with Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil before stir-frying briefly over high heat to meld flavors.
This technique provides a characteristic dry-fried texture where the green beans are well-seasoned but not soggy. The dish is packed with savory, spicy, and umami elements while retaining a nice contrast of textures. It is often served as a side dish to accompany rice and other dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans (450g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/4 cup ground pork
- 2 garlic (smashed and coarsely diced)
- 2 dried red hot pepper de-seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoon Sui Mi Ya Cai (碎米芽菜, store bought)
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Heat your wok over high heat until just starting to smoke, and add the green beans and salt. Immediately lower the heat to medium low, and sear the green beans for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want to see small scorch marks on the green beans. During this process, gather the rest of the ingredients and have them ready. Once the beans are somewhat tender, take them out of the wok and set aside.
- Heat the oil in your wok over medium high heat and brown the pork. Add the garlic and chili, and stir for 30 seconds. Add the sui mi ya cai, and stir everything together. Cook for another minute.
- Toss in the seared green beans, cooking wine, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Crank the heat back up to high and stir-fry for a final minute. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 431mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 785IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14.3mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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