Szechuan Green Beans
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Szechuan Green Beans are the perfect accompaniment to your next Indo-Chinese meal. The tender, yet crisp green beans are coated in a zesty sauce and topped with toasted sesame seeds. Try this delicious and easy recipe today!
Ingredients
  • Green Beans – 1 lb (500 gms)
  • Oil – 1 tbsp
  • For Sauce:
  • Sesame Oil – 1 Tbsp
  • Ginger – 1 Tbsp, minced
  • Garlic – 1 Tbsp, minced
  • Scallion – 1 (white part) finely chopped
  • Chili Sauce – 1 Tbsp or to taste
  • White Vinegar – 1 tsp
  • Sugar – 1 tsp
  • Soy Sauce – 3 Tbsp or to taste
  • Corn Starch – 1 tsp
  • Water – 2 Tbsp
  • Toasted Sesame Seeds – 1 Tbsp
Instructions
  1. Heat Oil in a pan on medium heat.
  2. Add Green Beans and cook uncover until tender and slightly caramelized (approx 20 mins). Stir often.
  3. Remove Green Beans from the pan and keep aside.
  4. In the same pan, add Sesame Oil and heat.
  5. Add Ginger, Garlic and Scallions. Cook for a minute.
  6. Add Chili Sauce, Vinegar, Soy Sauce, Sugar and the Corn Starch mixed with Water.
  7. Cook until the sauce thickens (a minute or so).
  8. Add back the Green Beans and toss to completely coat.
  9. Sprinkle Toasted Sesame Seeds and mix.
  10. Serve hot.
Recipe by Mithila.net at https://www.mithila.net/easy-recipes-spl/szechuan-green-beans-3005.html