Spicy Chinese Sichuan Green Beans
From: Dinner then Desert (including image)
Spicy Chinese Sichuan Green Beans are the perfect easy side dish to your favorite Chinese meal and they’re a breeze to make with just a few ingredients.
Servings 4
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic paste
- 2 green onions thinly sliced – white parts only
- 1 tablespoon garlic thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound green beans trimmed
Instructions
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To a wok add the canola oil and heat on medium-high heat.
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Add the green beans and stir fry them for 3-5 minutes or until they start to shrivel up a bit.
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Add in the garlic, green onions, chili-garlic paste and stir to combine.
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Cook the garlic mixture for 30 seconds to a minute then add in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, water and chili flakes.
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Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until most of the liquids are completely cooked off.
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Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.