Sichuan Stir-Fried Chinese Long Beans

Ingredients

• 1/2 lbchinese long beans
• 1 tbsppeanut oil
• 6dried chillies
• 1 tspsichuan peppercorns
• 1/4 tspsalt
• 1/2 tspsugar
• 1 tbspsesame oil
• soy sauce

Method

1. 1

   Trim the long beans and cut into 5 cm pieces.

2. 2

   Heat the peanut oil in a wok over high heat until almost smoking. Add the dried chillies and Sichuan peppercorns and stir-fry for 15–20 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the long beans and stir-fry, tossing frequently, until the beans are blistered and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.

4. 4

   Season with salt, sugar, a splash of soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss to combine and serve immediately.