Vegetarian Sichuan 'Dry Fried' Green Beans Recipe
Vegetarian Gān Biān Sì Jì Dòu
Sichuan 'Dry Fried' Green Beans without meat
Submitted By: Taz


Ingredients:

1 lb Green Beans (Bào Zǐ Gānlán) - trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
3-5 Dried Red Chiles (Gàn De Hóng Làjiāo)
3 Tbs Peanut Oil (Huāshēngyóu) - can substitute vegetable, safflower, rapeseed, or canola oil
1 tsp Sichuan Peppercorns (Huājiāo)
2 tsp Light Soy Sauce (Shēng Chōu)
½ tsp Chinese Brown Sugar (Piàn Táng) - can substitute castor or granulated sugar if desired
¼ tsp Kosher Salt (Yán) or to taste
-OPTIONAL-
3 Tbs Sichuan Preserved Vegetables (Sui Mi Ya Cai)

Mushrooms and Marinade:
8 oz Dried Shitake Mushrooms (Xiānggū) - small chopped
2 Tbs Preserved Black Beans (Douchi)
2 cloves Fresh Garlic (Dàsuàn) - minced
½ inch piece Fresh Ginger (Jiāng) - finely minced
1 Tbs Shao Xing Rice Wine - can substitute dry sherry if desired
1 Tbs Light Soy Sauce (Shēng Chōu)

Preparation:
  1. Place the dried shitake mushrooms in a small bowl and add enough boiling hot water to just cover - Allow to soak for 20-30 minutes until 'soft'
  2. Drain the mushrooms (squeezing out most of the moisture), cut off and discard any hard woody parts, and small chop
  3. Place the chopped mushrooms and all of the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and thoroughly combine - Set aside until needed
  4. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking
  5. Once oil is hot, add the green beans (MAKE SURE THEY ARE COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE ADDING!) - Stir fry until the surface of the beans is mostly browned, withered, and 'crisp' (apx 10 minutes)
  6. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the green beans to absorbent paper - Set aside until needed
  7. Return the wok/skillet to the heat and add the mushroom/marinade mixture - Stir fry for 1 minute
  8. Add the dried red chiles, Sichuan peppercorns, and preserved vegetables (if using) - Continue to stir fry for 2 minutes
  9. Add the green beans to the mushroom mixture along with the soy sauce, sugar, and salt - Stir fry for apx 1 minute until everything is well combined
  10. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot
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