Gan Bian Si Ji Dou: Sichuan Dry Fried String Beans

Sichuan Dry Fried String Beans or Gan Bian Si Ji Dou are cooked in China using Sichuan peppercorns with a little heat from the addition of dried chili peppers and ground pork

Sichuan Dry Fried Green Beans

Sichuan Dry Fried Green Beans are popular both in China and the US. Restaurants deep-fry them but we made them healthy by searing them in a dry wok w/o oil.

Szechuan Beans Recipe | Cook the Book

This recipe for quick-pickled Szechuan Beans from Sherri Brooks Vinton's Put 'em Up! takes the green bean's snappy nature and pairs it with the numbing heat of Szechuan peppercorns for a jar of beans that won't last long in the fridge. They're infused with a perfect balance of the five primary taste sensations. The sweetness comes from the sugar; the acidity from cider vinegar; the salt by way of soy sauce; a slight vegetal bitterness from the barely blanched beans; and heat from the Szechuan pe...

Stir Fried Fava Beans with Szechuan Peppercorns

If you like fava beans, then you will very much enjoy this Stir Fried Fava Beans with Szechuan Peppercorns dish. Use frozen or fresh fava beans for the dish!

Mapo Beans (White Beans Cooked in the Style of Mapo Tofu)

A quick-cooking riff on mapo tofu that's perfect for using up cannellini from a big batch of cooked dry beans.

Stir-Fried Spring Vegetables With Black Olives and Sichuan Peppercorn

Asparagus, fresh favas, English peas, snap peas, and morel mushrooms are combined with Chinese cooking technique and flavorings for a unique dish that will brighten any table.

Cold Yibin-Style Noodles

A nutty Sichuanese-style Chinese noodle dish with chile oil and preserved mustard greens.

Cook's Illustrated's Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic and Herbs

The perfect green bean is nicely browned, with a still-snappy and fresh texture.

Cold Sichuan-Style Noodles with Spinach and Peanuts

This hot and numbing cold noodle salad is a take on Dan Dan Mian, with spinach replacing a healthy portion of the noodles. The tangy and hot dressing slings wonderfully to the blanched leaves, delivering powerful and balanced flavor in every bite.

Stir-fried Chinese Green Beans with Pork

This Chinese green bean stir-fry may seem simple, but it’s truly delicious! We wok sear the green beans for flavor and stir-fry with crispy ground pork.