Szechuan Green Bean Recipe

Szechuan Green Bean Recipe

This recipe is one of my favorites! They are not very spicy for those who dislike spicy food.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Chinese longbeans (also called yardlong beans or just longbeans)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
• 2 scallions (spring onions, green onions), white parts only
• 1/2 teaspoon chili paste
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• Pepper to taste, optional
• 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil for stir-frying, or as needed

Directions:

• Wash the longbeans, drain thoroughly, and trim the tops and bottoms.
• Cut the longbeans on the diagonal into slices approximately 2 inches long
• Chop the garlic, ginger and white part of the scallions.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat
• Add the longbeans and stir-fry until they start to shrivel or "pucker" and turn brown (5 - 7 minutes). Really make sure that they are almost burnt! 
• Remove the long beans and drain in a colander or on paper towels. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the wok on high heat.
• Add the garlic, ginger and scallions. Stir-fry for a few seconds, then add the chili paste and stir-fry for a few more seconds until aromatic.
• Add the longbeans and the remaining ingredients.
• Mix together and then serve!

Source: http://chinesefood.about.com/od/vegetablesrecipes/r/greenbean.htm