Stir-fried Green Beans

Stir-fried Green Beans

This vibrant and flavorful Sichuan-style long beans recipe is a perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and nutty flavors. Tender long beans are blanched to preserve their bright color and crisp texture, then tossed in a rich, aromatic sauce. The dish comes alive with garlic paste and numbing Sichuan pepper powder, while a blend of oyster sauce, sugar, and old vinegar adds depth. Creamy sesame paste, fragrant sesame oil, and peanut oil create a luxurious finish. Quick to prepare yet packed with bold umami notes, this dish is ideal as a refreshing side or a light main. The secret lies in the harmony of textures and the punchy sauce—every bite delivers a satisfying crunch and a burst of savory-sweet heat. Perfect for spice lovers and anyone craving an authentic Sichuan-inspired dish!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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long beans
400g

The sauce & seasonings

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garlic paste
2 tbsp
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Sichuan pepper powder
1 tsp
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sugar
1 tsp
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oyster sauce
2 tbsp
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flavor enhancer
1/4 tsp
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old vinegar
1 tbsp
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sesame oil
1 tsp
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sesame paste
1 tbsp
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peanut oil
2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Cut off both ends of the long beans, cut into segments. Boil in cold water, then continue to boil for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, and rinse with cold water to make the color more vibrant.

2. Step 2

Step 2
I cooked a lot of beans today, but only used half of them, placing them in a usual rice bowl. Add garlic paste, Sichuan pepper powder, sugar, oyster sauce, then add flavor enhancer and old vinegar. Finally, add sesame oil, sesame paste, and peanut oil.

3. Step 3

Step 3
After mixing, taste the flavor, and if it’s not salty enough, add a bit of salt. Sorry, I forgot to take a picture after adjusting the flavor and ate it directly.

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