Chinese Sauteed String Beans Recipe: A Fried Bean
String beans are one of the most popular vegetables in China. Besides China, people from almost every corner of the world like this vegetable. I also personally like this bean very much. If you are also someone like me who likes String beans then this recipe is for you.
Today, I am going to share one of the easy Chinese sauteed String beans recipes. This is mainly a bean fry in Chinese style with more spice. This recipe is going to take only a few minutes to complete. So, let’s start this recipe.
Table of Contents
Overview of Sauteed String Beans Recipe
Before you begin, it’s essential to go through some key details about the recipe. All of the important points are summarized in the recipe overview table. Make sure to carefully review them before starting. This will ensure you’re well-prepared and avoid any issues during the process.
| Course: Main Course | Cuisine: Chinese | Difficulty: Easy | ||
| Total Time: 15 Minutes | ||||
| Serving | Preparation Time | Frying Time | Calories | |
| 3 people | 5 Minutes | 10 Minutes | 200 | |
Sauteed String Beans Recipe Utensils
To complete this recipe, you will need only a few utensils. All these are very common. So, you don’t have to be concerned about their availability.
- One Chopper
- One Chopping Board
- One Large Strainer
- One Frypan
- One Cooking Spoon
- One Serving Plate
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients Needed For Sauteed String Beans Recipe
The main and only ingredient of this recipe is a string bean, other things are mainly the seasoning. The full list of all these ingredients is given here. All are very common except the Sichuan Peppercorn.
- String Bean: 1 lb (You Can also Long Bean)
- Cooking Oil: 3 tbsp
- Green Onion: 2 pcs (Cut into 1-inch long pieces)
- Garlic: ¼ cup (Sliced)
- Sichuan Peppercorn: 2 tbsp (Whole Size)
- Dried Pepper: 12 pcs
- Salt: 1 tsp (This is completely up to your taste. You may add more)
- Sugar: 1 tsp
- Sesame Seeds: 1 tbsp
Sauteed String Beans Recipe Instructions
This is a simple recipe. All you have to do is fry and fry. But yet, I am trying to make the instructions easier for you by describing everything in an easy language.
Step 1: Prepare The Beans
The first and most crucial step in this recipe is preparing the beans. Start by taking 1 lb of long beans and giving them a basic rinse. Place them on a chopping board and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
You Can Also Try: Chinese Style Long Bean Recipe
Next, use a large steel or plastic strainer to hold the chopped beans. Wash them thoroughly this time to ensure all dirt is completely removed.
Step 2: Stir Fry The String Beans
To stir fry the string beans, take a frying pan, and place it in the oven. When it starts heating, add 2 tbsp of cooking oil to the pan. After another 2 minutes of heating, add the cut pieces of beans. Stir fry the beans for 4-5 minutes at lower heat.
Step 3: Make the Seasoning
After the fry, remove the bean cuts from the pan and add the rest of the 1 tbsp of oil to the pan. When the oil becomes hot, add the sliced garlic, cut green onion, Sichuan Peppercorn, and dried pepper in the pan and stir-fry everything.
Step 4: Season the Beans
In the middle of the stir fry, add the string beans to the pan and lightly fry them. Along with the beans, sprinkle salt to taste, a bit of sugar, and some sesame seeds. Stir fry for another 3-5 minutes on low heat.
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This final stir fry is crucial. During these 3-5 minutes, make sure to mix everything thoroughly so that all the ingredients blend together, enhancing their flavors.
Once the stir fry is complete, serve the dish on its own. If you prefer, you can easily pair it with rice for a more filling meal.
Chinese Sauteed String Beans Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- The first and most crucial step in this recipe is preparing the beans. Start by taking 1 lb of long beans and giving them a basic rinse. Place them on a chopping board and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
- Next, use a large steel or plastic strainer to hold the chopped beans. Wash them thoroughly this time to ensure all dirt is completely removed.
- To stir fry the string beans, take a frying pan, and place it in the oven. When it starts heating, add 2 tbsp of cooking oil to the pan. After another 2 minutes of heating, add the cut pieces of beans. Stir fry the beans for 4-5 minutes at lower heat.
- After the fry, remove the bean cuts from the pan and add the rest of the 1 tbsp of oil to the pan. When the oil becomes hot, add the sliced garlic, cut green onion, Sichuan Peppercorn, and dried pepper in the pan and stir-fry everything.
- In the middle of the stir fry, add the string beans to the pan and lightly fry them. Along with the beans, sprinkle salt to taste, a bit of sugar, and some sesame seeds. Stir fry for another 3-5 minutes on low heat.
- This final stir fry is crucial. During these 3-5 minutes, make sure to mix everything thoroughly so that all the ingredients blend together, enhancing their flavors.
- Once the stir fry is complete, serve the dish on its own. If you prefer, you can easily pair it with rice for a more filling meal.
Do’s and Don’ts of The Recipe
Here are some strict instructions for you. If you want the best result from this recipe, you must follow these instructions carefully.
- First of all, this is a completely frying recipe. To get the best result, consistently stirring the beans and seasoning ingredients helps to prevent burning and ensures that all the beans are evenly cooked and coated.
- Salt and sugar consumption varies from person to person. That’s why I am keeping this up to you. Taste the dish during cooking and feel free to adjust the salt and sugar to suit your preference.
- Avoid stir-frying the beans for too long in the first step. Frying for more than 5 minutes can make them soggy instead of crisp and tender.
- Adding garlic and other seasoning ingredients before the oil is sufficiently hot can cause them to burn and turn bitter.
FAQs
Questions are asked to get an answer and clear confusion. If you have any confusion about this recipe, then here are some questions and their answers to clear your confusion.
What can I substitute for Sichuan Peppercorn if I can’t find it?
Sichuan peppercorns are not so common ingredients. So, if it is unavailable, you can substitute them with black peppercorns, although the flavor will differ. Sichuan peppercorns give a unique numbing sensation that regular pepper cannot replicate.
Is this dish very spicy due to the dried peppers?
The dried peppers add some heat, but it’s manageable. You can reduce the number of dried peppers or remove the seeds inside them to reduce the spice level. If you prefer no heat, simply omit them.
Can I add other vegetables to this dish?
Though this is a recipe for string beans, yes, you can add other quick-cooking vegetables like bell peppers or carrots. However, keep in mind that adding more vegetables may require additional seasoning to balance the flavors.
Last Lines
After finishing the recipe, you might be concerned about the spiciness, considering the 12 dried peppers I used in this recipe. However, the true heat is inside the peppers, so it won’t be spicy unless you break them open.
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