Stir-fried Green Beans
Cold Dishes

Stir-fried Green Beans

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Stir-fried Green Beans

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • long beans 400g
The sauce & seasonings
  • garlic paste 2 tbsp
  • Sichuan pepper powder 1 tsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • oyster sauce 2 tbsp
  • flavor enhancer 1/4 tsp
  • old vinegar 1 tbsp
  • sesame oil 1 tsp
  • sesame paste 1 tbsp
  • peanut oil 2 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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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.
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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.
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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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