Stir Fried Fava Beans With Szechuan Peppercorns Recipes

BROAD BEANS (FAVA BEANS) STIR-FRIED WITH SZECHUAN PEPPER

Steps:

• Cook broad beans in simmering salted water for 4 minutes.
• Drain, reserving a ladleful of cooking water.
• Refresh the beans under cold running water and drain again.
• Gently shell beans.
• Heat oil in a wok over high heat, add beans and toss for 1 minute.
• Add szechuan pepper, sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, vinegar and bean paste, tossing well.
• Add 2-3 tablespoons of the bean cooking water and cook for 2 minutes, tossing over high heat.
• The beans should be tender and lightly coated with the sauce.
• Serve scattered with sesame seeds.

STIR FRIED FAVA BEANS AND BAMBO SHOOTS

Steps:

• Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Lightly salt the water. Add the fava beans and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the skins of the beans split open. Drain the beans and refresh in cold water. Remove from cold water and remove skins. Discard skins. Drain bamboo shoots.
• In a wok heat oil and add beans and bamboo shoots. Stir fry for about 2 minutes. Add stock and salt and allow to heat through for about 2 minutes.
• In a bowl combine cornstarch and water and stir until cornstarch dissolves. Add cornstarch to mixture and continue to cook until thickened. Drizzle with sesame oil. Serve with white rice. Garnish with Chinese parsley