This Asian green bean recipe uses fresh green beans, dried red chillies, and amazing Asian spices to make the perfect side dish for any meal. It is a simple and easy-to-make recipe that comes out on the plate within 15 minutes.
SAVE THIS RECIPE
Enter your email below and we'll send it right to your inbox.
Chinese Green Beans
If you love spicy Asian food, you have to try this recipe. The bold flavor stands out in this spicy and aromatic recipe and has a hint of sweetness for a delicious side dish.
This tasty side dish is like getting take out from your favorite Chinese restaurant.
Here is why this recipe is amazing:
- Easy side dish - it's a simple side dish made in one pan
- easy to find ingredients
Ingredient List:
No need to go to specialty grocery stores, you just need simple ingredients you can probably find in your pantry.
- 1 lb green beans
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 dried red chilies
- ½ tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns - this adds great flavor. See substitutions if you can't find Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
Substitutions
If you don't have or can't find Sichuan peppercorns you can substitute them with black pepper and coriander seeds
How to Make This Asian Green Bean Recipe
This easy recipe only needs a few steps to make the perfect green beans.
Step One: Prepare Green Beans
- Clean and trim the green beans.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the beans and stir fry them over high heat until the beans are a little charred (2-3 minutes).
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step Two: Prepare Seasonings
- The next step is to prepare the spices. In the same pan add 1 tablespoon of oil. Heat oil and add dried red chilies and Sichuan peppercorns followed by minced ginger and garlic, and fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Keep a close eye on the pan as these ingredients can quickly burn if not careful.
Step Three: Add Beans and Cook
- Add beans along with light soy sauce, rice wine, salt, black pepper powder, sugar, and chili oil.
- Stir fry for 1 minute. Use tongs to toss the beans with the other ingredients.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Alternatives
- wok - you can use a hot wok instead of a sauce pan for this recipe
- red pepper flakes - if you want to add more heat, you can add red pepper flakes to the dish
- sesame seeds - lightly toast sesame seeds and put on green beens after cooking
Storage Tips
- You can store these green beans in an airtight container for around 3 days in the refrigerator or for around 2 months in the freezer.
Reheating Instructions
Place green beans in a skillet and toss slightly until warmed through.
Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:
We don't recommend frozen green beans for this recipe. You need to use fresh beans to get the perfectly crispy and tender texture.
You can serve these green beans with a bowl of rice and a simple protein for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Here are some other ideas of what to serve with this green beans recipe.
- any Asian main course
- salmon
- chicken (Kung Pao chicken is one of our favorites)
- jasmine rice
Tips
Use canola or peanut oil for the best flavor. You can also use vegetable oil, olive oil, or avocado oil.
These spicy green beans are a great recipe that's going to be a favorite and a tasty addition to a delicious meal.
Other Favorite Recipes
- Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Spicy Asian Zucchini
- Asian Style Broccoli
- Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
- French's Green Bean Casserole
Asian Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 4 dried red chilies
- ½ tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans.
- Heat a pan over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the beans and stir fry them over high heat until the beans are a little charred (2-3 minutes).
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add dried red chilies and Sichuan peppercorns followed by minced ginger and garlic, and fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add beans along with light soy sauce, rice wine, salt, black pepper powder, sugar, and chili oil.
- Stir fry for 1 minute.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Use canola or peanut oil for the best flavors.
Nutrition
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
QR Code Instructions
Open the camera on your phone and scan the QR code below to go directly back to the full recipes at FunRecipeIdeas.com
this recipe was created by:
Fun Recipe Ideas Kitchen
We're a team of passionate food lovers dedicated to making cooking easy, fun, and stress-free.
Whether you need quick weeknight dinners, comforting classics, festive holiday favorites, or indulgent desserts, we've got you covered!
Comments
No Comments