Mala Green Beans

Mala Green Beans is a popular dish in Sichuan cuisine known for its numbing (ma) and spicy (la) flavors.

This is vegan, gluten free, low carb and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 25 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Mala Green Beans

Cooking Method: Stir-frying Cuisine: Chinese Courses: Appetizer, Lunch Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 480

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Green beans
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
• 5 piece Dried red chili peppers
• 3 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil

Instructions

1. Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chili peppers. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
5. Add green beans and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to wilt.
6. Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the green beans are tender.
7. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to coat.
8. Serve hot as an appetizer or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 12g4%

Sugars 4g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.