Sichuan style stir-fried Chinese long beans are a simple side dish.
What Are Chinese Long Beans?
While they can be eaten raw, they’re often thrown in stir-fries, curries, and omelettes.
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First, we quickly stir fry the chilies and peppercorns in peanut oil to bring out their flavors.
Then we add the long beans to the hot pan, and stir-fry for just a few minutes.
How To Prep Chinese Long Beans
Prepping Chinese long beans is simple.
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Wash them in clean water and then trim the ends.
More Chinese Stir-Fry Recipes to Try!
Both have similar flavors and textures, and either kind can be used for this recipe.
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Add chilies and peppers and stir-fry briefly until fragrant.
Add the long beans and stir-fry vigorously for 3 to 4 minutes.
(You don’t want the spices to burn.
If they start to then turn down the heat a bit).
Season with salt and sugar and stir-fry a few seconds more to mix it all together.
Stir in the sesame oil and soy sauce.
