Monte Carlo Szechwan Green Beans Recipes

STIR-FRIED SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS & SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, water, dry sherry, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, red pepper flakes and mustard together. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot and shimmering. Add the beans and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, puckered and browned, about 7-10 minutes (cooking time will depend on the size of the beans). Transfer beans to large plate.
• Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan. Add shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until slightly browned. Reduce heat to medium, then add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Return the beans to the pan and add the sauce. Toss and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened and the vegetables are evenly coated, about 10 seconds. Transfer to serving dish and serve immediately.
• Note: This recipe works best with thinner green beans (but not the super thin French haricots verts). If your beans seem really long, thick or a bit tough, cut them in half so they cook evenly (there may be just a few in the bunch that you need to cut). Also, be sure beans are dry, otherwise oil will splatter.

SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse and trim green beans. Pat dry.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and stir-fry 3-4 minutes.
• Add garlic and ginger, cook 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Stir in remaining ingredients and cook 3 minutes or until beans are tender-crisp and sauce is slightly thickened

SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• To medium Dutch oven, add 2 cups canola oil and heat to 350 degrees F.
• In medium saute pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon oil. Add ginger and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until it turns light brown; quickly add soy sauce, chili sauce, rice wine vinegar, hoisin, mirin, sesame oil and cilantro.
• Fry the green beans in the canola oil for about 45 seconds, or until beans turn dark green. Remove, strain, and add to sauce. Toss and garnish with peanuts and parsley.

SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place a medium-large wok or heavy deep skillet over medium high heat.
• After a minute, add the oil.
• Wait a minute or so, and add the green beans.
• Turn the heat to high and stir fry for about 5 minutes, or until the beans are well seared.
• Add the garlic, salt, and ginger (and optional red pepper).
• Stir-fry for several more minutes, then remove from heat.
• Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.