Szechuan Green Beans are super easy to make right in your own kitchen! Cook the beans at a high temperature to give them nice color without overcooking them. Clean and trim green beans. Pat them dry with a paper towel or a clean dishcloth. Sauté green beans in oil according to recipe instructions below.
Once all the string beans are shallow fried, turn off the heat. Scoop the oil out of the pan, except for 1 tablespoon. Turn the heat down to low, and add in the Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic and dried red chilies (if using). Stir-fry for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Next, add in the ground pork.
She reminded me that Sichuan Dry Fried String Beans, (干煸四季豆) or Gan Bian Si Ji Dou, in China are cooked with Sichuan peppercorns with a little heat from the addition of dried chili peppers. This is unlike the other green bean recipes that we tend to make with preserved vegetables, s ui mi ya cai (碎米芽菜).
These Keto Asian Green Beans are a delicious low-carb side dish! Heat the oil in a 10" or larger cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot add in the red pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic. Saute 30 seconds just until fragrant. Add in the green beans and saute, 4-5 minutes until they just begin to soften.