Szechuan Green Beans
Description
Szechuan peppercorns, garlic, and sesame seeds come together in this spicy Szechuan green bean recipe that is quick to prepare.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns
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1 tablespoon peanut oil
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1/8 teaspoon ginger powder
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 green onion, chopped
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2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
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1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
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1/2 pound long green beans
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Directions
1
Cook and stir peppercorns in a dry skillet over medium heat until aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes. Grind peppercorns using a mortar and pestle.
2
Heat peanut oil in a small skillet over medium heat; add garlic and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Mix ground peppercorns and ginger into garlic.
3
Mix red wine vinegar, soy sauce, green onion, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil into garlic mixture; cook and stir until sauce is heated through, 2 to 4 minutes.
4
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes.
5
Toss green beans and sauce together in a bowl; top with sesame seeds.