**Sichuan Beans: A Symphony of Flavors**
Sichuan beans, also known as fava beans or broad beans, are a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are particularly popular in Sichuan cuisine, where they are often used in spicy and flavorful dishes. This article presents three unique and delectable recipes that showcase the versatility of Sichuan beans.
- **Sichuan Salt and Pepper Beans:** This classic Sichuan dish features crispy fried beans coated in a fragrant blend of salt, pepper, and aromatic spices. The result is a tantalizing snack or side dish that is sure to satisfy your cravings.
- **Sichuan Braised Beans:** These braised beans are simmered in a rich and flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, and a variety of spices. The beans become tender and absorb the delicious flavors of the sauce, making them a perfect accompaniment to rice or noodles.
- **Sichuan Bean Sprout Salad:** This refreshing and crunchy salad combines blanched bean sprouts with a tangy dressing made with soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. The addition of Sichuan peppercorns adds a unique and slightly numbing flavor that elevates the salad to a new level.
Whether you are a fan of spicy Sichuan cuisine or simply looking for new and exciting ways to enjoy beans, these three recipes offer something for everyone. With their distinct flavors and textures, Sichuan beans are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
SPICY SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS
I modified this recipe to be less oily. It is almost as good as take-out Chinese green beans. It tastes wonderful with ham and a baked yam.
Provided by Tasha
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 23m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine green beans and water in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, and sesame oil; cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Pour over beans and cook until sauce thickens enough to coat beans, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 910.6 mg, Sugar 2 g
SZECHUAN BEEF WITH GREEN BEANS AND RED BELL PEPPERS
Quick, tasty, weeknight-friendly dish for a busy family. Serve with jasmine rice and top with scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
Provided by Erica Royster
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle cornstarch, salt, and pepper over flank steak. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak in the hot oil until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove steak from skillet using a slotted spoon.
- Add onion and garlic to the same skillet. Cook until onion starts to soften, about 2 minutes. Add ginger; cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and hoisin sauce. Cook until sauce has thickened, 5 to 7 minutes more. Reduce heat; add green beans and bell pepper.
- Add steak back to the skillet; toss in the sauce until well coated. Add red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook and stir until stir-fry is heated through, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1618.4 mg, Sugar 32.4 g
SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS
My take on the long green beans you find in some of the Asian fusion restaurants. If you don't have the Szechuan peppercorns this dish will still taste great, though you may want to add some chili flakes or other spice to give it some pep instead of the peppercorns.
Provided by Jordan VanDijk
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook and stir peppercorns in a dry skillet over medium heat until aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes. Grind peppercorns using a mortar and pestle.
- Heat peanut oil in a small skillet over medium heat; add garlic and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Mix ground peppercorns and ginger into garlic.
- Mix red wine vinegar, soy sauce, green onion, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil into garlic mixture; cook and stir until sauce is heated through, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Toss green beans and sauce together in a bowl; top with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 724 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS WITH GROUND PORK
This is a bit spicy so you may want to decrease the pepper flakes and add more at the end for taste. I made this for a pot-luck Chinese dinner that is why the serving size is for 8. Can be cut in half. Delicious over Chinese white rice.
Provided by Golden Sunflower
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Steam beans 5 minutes (should be snappy not mushy).
- Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over med high heat. Saute pork mixture until pork loses it's pink color - stirring to a crumble. Add steamed green beans and garlic - saute for 3-5 minutes more.
- Combine hoisin sauce, sugar, pepper flakes and soy sauce in a small bowl - stirring with a whisk to incorporate ingredients.
- Pour mixture into pan with pork and green beans. Cook another 3-5 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently.
- Serve over hot rice - Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.4, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 332.7, Carbohydrate 86.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.4, Protein 17.6
SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS AND TOFU (GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN)
You can also make it without tofu or use other protein, such as chicken, beef or shrimp. For more healthy gluten-free, low-GI, pesco-vegetarian recipes, please visit my blog: www.innerharmonynutrition.com.
Provided by InnerHarmonyNutriti
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- A few hours before cooking, place a tofu block in a bowl and put a weight on top of it to squeeze out water as much as possible.
- Cook green beans in salted boiling water for about 3 minutes.
- Transfer beans to a colander and run cold water. Cut them in half.
- Dice tofu into 1/2 inch cubes.
- In a small bowl, mix tamari soy sauce, sake or 1 Tbsp water, chili paste, and sugar to make a sauce. Set aside.
- In a sauté pan, heat sesame oil and sauté garlic and ginger for a minute.
- Add beans and tofu and sauté until heated.
- Add the sauce and sauté until the sauce is bubbly.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Infuse love and serve!
SZECHUAN EDAMAME (SOY BEANS)
This is a fantastic and healthy protein-packed snack. Replace potato chips with this fast and delicious recipe! Serve warm.
Provided by MommaBexx
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas
Time 14m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place edamame pods in a microwave-safe bowl; add 1/4 cup water. Cover and microwave on high until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain.
- Place sesame seeds in a skillet over medium heat; toast until lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Add sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until soy sauce reduces and thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Add edamame; toss until coated, 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 464.8 mg, Sugar 12.3 g
SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS
Categories Vegetable Side Quick & Easy
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel garlic and ginger. Smash garlic. Trim scallions and cut into 2" lengths (don't be fancy, the next step is a food processor). Place garlic, ginger, and scallions into a food processor and process until finely chopped. Remove to a 14x11x2" dish. Add oil and pepper flakes. Cook in microwave, uncovered, at 100% for 3 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir in remaining ingredients, tossing gently to coat green beans. Cook, uncovered, at 100% for 10-15 minutes, stirring 4-5 times. Serve hot or cold.
SZECHUAN LONG BEANS
i love finding these beans in the local vietnamese market, but if you can't get them you can substitute green beans
Provided by chia2160
Categories Beans
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- heat wok on high.
- add oil, until hot.
- add long beans in batches and stir fry until softened, set aside.
- drain all but 2 tbsp oil in wok.
- add all ingredients until sauce thickens.
- add long beans and serve.
EASY MICROWAVE SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS
Fabulous easy version of the classic, low fat, low sodium version. This is from Barbara Kafka's cookbook, "Microwave Gourmet," with only very minor changes. If you don't own this book, I recommend it highly! My copy is about 20 years old, and was one of the first cookbooks I bought as a grown-up.
Provided by deborahk
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Finely chop garlic, ginger and scallions together. Place in 14" x 11" x 2" dish, cover with vegetable oil. Cook on high for 3 minutes.
- Removed dish from microwave oven, stir in soy sauce and rice wine vinegar.
- Add green beans, stirring to distribute sauce.
- Cook, uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring 3-4 times during cooking.
- Serve hot or cold. Can be made ahead and reheated for serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.7, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 158.9, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 2.8
SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS WITH SOBA NOODLES
Categories Bean Pasta Stir-Fry Quick & Easy
Yield 4 main course servings or 6 side dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place soy sauce in a small bowl with red pepper flakes. Cook the Soba noodles in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Heat the oil and add the garlic. Sautee for 1-2 minutes, then add the string beans. Sautee until bright green and just cooked. Add the green bean mixture to the noodles and toss. Add soy sauce and red pepper as desired.
SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS AND SOBA
This is my most favouritest noodle dish. I love it just as it is but it makes a great side dish to many meals. To make it a veggie main add some cubed tofu or Quorn in with the green beans. This originally came from "Three bowls" cookbook by Seppo Ed Farrey.
Provided by PinkCherryBlossom
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a large pan with water and bring to the boil. Add the soba noodles and cook for 5 minutes Drain the noodles, refresh in cold water and set aside.
- Heat up a dry wok and add the sesame seeds, gently swirl them until they become golden and aromatic (be careful they burn easily).
- Remove the seeds and set aside. In the same pan heat the oils over a medium high heat.
- Trim the ends from the green beans and cut into bite size pieces.
- Add the beans to the pan and sauté for 3 mins, turn the heat down and cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic and desired amount of chilli flakes (I use a small pinch) and cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Add the noodles to the pan and toss to coat.
- Pour on the soy sauce and serve sprinkled with the sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 849.1, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 3387.5, Carbohydrate 150.3, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 34.6
HOT SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS
This is a great side dish to any Asian main dish. Or you can also add shrimp and serve over white sticky rice.
Provided by kmergirl
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To medium Dutch oven, add 2 cups canola oil and heat to 350°F.
- In medium saute pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon oil. Add ginger and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until it turns light brown; quickly add soy sauce, chili sauce, rice wine vinegar, hoisin, mirin, sesame oil and cilantro.
- Fry the green beans in the canola oil for about 45 seconds, or until beans turn dark green. Remove, strain, and add to sauce. Toss and garnish with peanuts and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1097.2, Fat 115.7, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 1171.9, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 5.8
STIR-FRIED SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS & SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
Steps:
- 1. In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, water, dry sherry, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, red pepper flakes and mustard together. Set aside. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot and shimmering. Add the beans and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, puckered and browned, about 7-10 minutes (cooking time will depend on the size of the beans). Transfer beans to large plate. 3. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan. Add shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until slightly browned. Reduce heat to medium, then add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Return the beans to the pan and add the sauce. Toss and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened and the vegetables are evenly coated, about 10 seconds. Transfer to serving dish and serve immediately.
SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS
A family favorite that goes well with any meal. You may use fresh green beans or frozen whole green beans.
Provided by Debbie Gurley
Categories Vegetables
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Heat oil in skillet on Medium heat.
- 2. Add Green Beans and cook uncovered until tender and slightly caramelized. (approx 20 Mins) Stir often.
- 3. Remove Beans from pan and set aside. In same pan add oil and heat.
- 4. Add Ginger, Garlic and onion. Cook 1 minute.
- 5. Then add garlic chilli sauce, vinigar, soy sauce, sugar, and corn starch mixed with water. Cook until sauce thickens a minute or so.
- 6. Add green beans back to mixture and toss to coat completely. Sprinkle with Sesame Seed and stir. Serve hot
BROAD BEANS (FAVA BEANS) STIR-FRIED WITH SZECHUAN PEPPER
Make and share this Broad Beans (fava Beans) Stir-fried With Szechuan Pepper recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jewelies
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook broad beans in simmering salted water for 4 minutes.
- Drain, reserving a ladleful of cooking water.
- Refresh the beans under cold running water and drain again.
- Gently shell beans.
- Heat oil in a wok over high heat, add beans and toss for 1 minute.
- Add szechuan pepper, sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, vinegar and bean paste, tossing well.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of the bean cooking water and cook for 2 minutes, tossing over high heat.
- The beans should be tender and lightly coated with the sauce.
- Serve scattered with sesame seeds.
Tips:
- Use fresh Sichuan peppercorns. Fresh Sichuan peppercorns have a more intense flavor and aroma than dried peppercorns. If you can't find fresh Sichuan peppercorns, you can use dried peppercorns, but reduce the amount by half.
- Toast the Sichuan peppercorns before using. Toasting the Sichuan peppercorns will release their flavor and aroma. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until they are fragrant.
- Use a variety of chili peppers. Using a variety of chili peppers will give your dish a more complex flavor. You can use fresh or dried chili peppers, or a combination of both. If you are using fresh chili peppers, be sure to remove the seeds before chopping them, as the seeds can be very spicy.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. Szechuan cuisine is known for its bold flavors, so don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add other vegetables, such as bok choy, carrots, or bell peppers, or you can add meat, such as chicken, pork, or beef.
Conclusion:
Szechuan beans are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its bold flavors and complex aromas, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Szechuan beans a try!
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