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Szechuan Dry-fried Green Beans-Ganbian Sijidou

July 23, 2014 21 Comments

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Szechuan Dry fried green beans (干煸豆角)   is very popular in Chinese restaurants. However, many of my friends complains that it is difficult to make a successful one since they either over fried  the green beans to burn or the green beans are not  fried enough. Dry frying is a cooking method we commonly use in different Chinese cuisines. Comparing the sautéed recipes, more oil is needed in the pan but less oil is needed comparing with deep frying. They are still other famous dishes such as Szechuan Dry-fried beef shreds (干煸牛肉丝) etc.

Sichuan green beans

Sichuan green beans

Traditionally, green beans are deep fried to remove the water and then stir fry with dried peppers and Sichuan pepper. If you do not want to use that amount of oil, boil the green beans in hot water for several minutes firstly. I use pan-frying with a little bit more oil instead of deep-frying because the less oil version is healthier.  But pan-frying need more time. The less oil you use, the longer the process will be.

Put the green beans in a pan to stir-fry for around 2~4 minutes to remove the water(No Oil in this process).  And then add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil to fry for another 7~10 minutes(and during the process, the skin of the green beans will begin to be crinkly ).

Sichuan green beans

Sichuan green beans

Besides garlic cloves, dried peppers and Sichuan peppercorn, I also call for Sichuan pickled chili peppers. If you are interested in making some at home, check pickled vegetables-Sichuan style or just replace it with fresh Thai chili peppers or skip this ingredient. After stir fry the seasoning until aroma, return the pan-fried green beans.  Add salt and mix thoroughly.

Sichuan green beans

The fresh taste of green beans gives a comparison with the dried condiments and  persevered  vegetables.  The savory hot is always one of my favorite  tastes. I am serving this dish with a large bowl of watermelon salad.

Sichuan green beans

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Dry-fried Green Beans-less oil version
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 
Healthier Sichuan Style Green beans also known as dry-fried green beans.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Sichuan cuisine
Keyword: Dry Fried, Green Bean
Servings: 2
Calories: 388 kcal
Author: Elaine
Ingredients
  • 1 pound green beans
  • 6 ~10 dried red peppers
  • 1 teaspoon whole Sichuan peppercorn
  • 6 pickled red pepper , chopped
  • 4 tablespoons of cooking oil
  • 1.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
  • 1 inch root ginger , shredded
Instructions
  1. Cap the fresh green beans; Wash and drain.
  2. Heat up pan without oil and then put green beans into pan for frying the water out around 2 minutes to remove the water on the surface.
  3. Add around 4 tablespoons of cooking oil in the pan and continue to dry fry until the skin of the green beans become to wrinkle. This process may need 8~10 minutes. Move the green beans out of the wok and set aside.
  4. Transfer exceeded oil out and remain around 1 tablespoon in wok, add dried red pepper, Sichuan peppercorn, garlic, ginger and chopped pickled chili peppers to stir fry until aroma.
  5. Return dry fried green beans and add salt. Mix well.
  6. Serve hot!
Recipe Notes

If you want to add some protein, you can add minced pork or beef into this recipe. Stir fry minced meat before adding the fried green beans.

Nutrition Facts
Dry-fried Green Beans-less oil version
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 1774mg77%
Potassium 856mg24%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 11g46%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 5680IU114%
Vitamin C 55.5mg67%
Calcium 109mg11%
Iron 3.6mg20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Sichuan green beans

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  1. Denny says

    July 3, 2017 at 6:30 pm

    Hi,There! I will try the healthier version of preparing this dish,tonight. I deep fried string beans a couple of months ago and it was too oily.

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  2. Cynthia L Brockman says

    December 20, 2017 at 12:03 am

    5 stars
    I am so happy to find this recipe. I went to China and loved the green beans. Now I found the recipe. Yeah

    Reply
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