Sichuan Green Beans (La Jiao Si Ji Dou)Public
Crispy-edged green beans tossed in a bold Sichuan sauce with numbing peppercorns, garlic, and chili oil. A quick, aromatic stir-fry that's both addictive and authentically spiced.
Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Total
27 min
Instructions
1
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until it shimmers.
2
Add the green bean pieces and stir-fry for 6-7 minutes until they turn dark green with some blistered edges. Transfer to a plate.
3
Add remaining 2 tbsp oil to the wok and reduce heat to medium.
4
Add the minced garlic, dried red chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5
Return the green beans to the wok and toss to combine with the aromatics.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and water.
7
Pour the sauce over the green beans and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until evenly coated.
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately.