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Sichuan Style Stir-Fried Chinese Long Beans

Name: Sichuan Style Stir-Fried Chinese Long Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1/2 lb Chinese Long Beans; 1 tablespoon Peanut Oil; 6 Dried Chillies; 1 tsp Sichuan Pepper; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Sugar; 1 tablespoon Sesame Seed Oil; Splash Soy Sauce

Sichuan Style Stir-Fried Chinese Long Beans is a classic Chinese vegetarian that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Chinese Long Beans, Peanut Oil, Dried Chillies, Sichuan Pepper, Sesame Seed Oil and Soy Sauce, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Chinese cooking, the dish focuses on defined by high-heat wok cooking, savory soy reductions, and aromatic ginger and scallions.

In authentic Chinese tradition, Sichuan Style Stir-Fried Chinese Long Beans is best presented with steamed jasmine rice and hot tea.

If you enjoy authentic Chinese cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry.

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Ingredients

Chinese Long Beans1/2 lb
Peanut Oil1 tablespoon
Dried Chillies6
Sichuan Pepper1 tsp
Salt1/4 tsp
Sugar1/2 tsp
Sesame Seed Oil1 tablespoon
Soy SauceSplash

Step-by-Step Instructions

3 steps

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Step 1

Chinese long beans can be found in both green and purple varieties.

Step 2

Both have similar flavors and textures, and either kind can be used for this recipe.

Step 3

If you don't have a wok, use a sturdy, large sauté pan that has at least a two-inch lip.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Sichuan Style Stir-Fried Chinese Long Beans reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Chinese home cooking, defined by high-heat wok cooking, savory soy reductions, and aromatic ginger and scallions. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

You can freely swap chinese long beans with firm pressed tofu, seitan, or thinly sliced mushrooms for a wholesome, plant-based stir-fry with equal bite and flavor absorption.

Chef Technique Tips

Ensure all ingredients are sliced to uniform thickness and patted dry before they hit the pan. Searing in a scorching hot skillet or wok creates authentic smoky caramelization ('wok hei') rather than steaming the ingredients.

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