Wok-Fried Green Beans

added by hog

10 servings

ingredients

1/2 cup rice bran oil

2 lbs green beans

washed and dried, stems trimmed

4 each shallots

thinly sliced

2 tbsp zha cai (preserved mustard root)

finely chopped, then soaked in water for 30 min.

2 tbsp garlic

minced

1 tbsp granulated sugar

2 tsp black vinegar (or Chinkiang vinegar)

1/2 tsp ground Sichuan peppercorn

Chili oil

to taste

cookware

1	Heat a large sauté pan or wok over high heat. Add 2 tablespoon of rice bran oil and sauté about 1/3 of the beans until softened and slightly blackened, but still crunchy. Repeat with the remaining beans and set aside.
2	Reduce heat to medium-high and add 1 T of rice bran oil. Add the shallots, zha cai, and garlic. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, add the remaining ingredients and cook for another minute. Add cooked beans to the mixture and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
	To Serve
3	Turn onto a warmed platter and serve immediately.