Schezuan Green Beans
This recipe came about because I needed a side dish to go with many of my Asian inspired mains. It is quick and easy and you can adjust the spice to suit your taste!
Schezuan Green Beans
Serves 4
- 2 cups green beans
- Water for steaming
- 1 tbsp good quality Soya sauce
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp light sesame oil
- cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp Chinese hot sauce ( I use Lee Kum Kee – Thai style garlic chili sauce)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 clove garlic
Steam green beans in covered sauce pan with just enough water to cover bottom of pan. Cook for 5 minutes, or until just soft (should still have a bit of ‘bite’ and be bright green). Remove beans from pan and put in ice bath or bowl filled with icy cold water (to stop the cooking process and keep them nice bright green).
Return sauce pan to heat and sauté garlic in oil on med/low, for about 1 minute, stirring continually – just so you can smell the garlic. Add Soya and hot sauce. Stir to combine. Add beans and sauté for about 3 minutes, or until most liquid is absorbed and beans are hot. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and pepper.
YUM!
Hey Lisa! Just started to check out your website and you have me drooling and my husband wishing he lived at your house. Love the recipes!! I have already started a shopping list. Cheers! Allison
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