Sichuan Dry-Fried Green Beans with Tofu

If you have ever ordered dry-fried green beans at a good Chinese restaurant, you know how delicious they can be.

 

Serves two with rice as meal, four as part of larger spread

30m 2
Easy Vegetarian Pescatarian Gluten Free Parve

Contains: Soy, Sesame

Directions

  1. Heat a wok or large skillet over the highest heat. Pour in two tablespoons of the oil, and when it is shimmering, add the tofu and stir-fry until golden brown, about four minutes. Transfer the tofu to a plate with a slotted spoon.

  2. In the same pan, heat the remaining four tablespoons oil and, when the oil is shimmering, add the green beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are somewhat shriveled and developing black spots in many places. Depending on the heat of your stove, this may take anywhere from four to 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry for one minute more. Turn off the heat and drain the green beans and mushrooms in a colander, leaving about one tablespoon oil in the pan.

  3. Return the pan to the heat. Cook the Sichuan preserved vegetables, ginger, and garlic for 30 seconds, until very fragrant. Return the green beans, mushrooms, and tofu to the pan and toss to combine.

  4. Whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and salt, and pour over the green beans. Toss to coat, cook for 30 seconds more, and serve immediately.

Notes:

This recipe appears in Michael Natkin's Herbivoracious, A Flavor Revolution with 150 Vibrant and Original Vegetarian Recipes.

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1 Comment

Marcia Levinson •

what are "sichuan preserved vegetables" and where does one get kosher ones?