Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 people
Level
medium
Rating
This traditional Sichuan dish, known as Gan Bian Si Ji Dou, features tender long beans that are dry-fried until blistered and wrinkled for a unique texture. Tossed with savory minced pork, numbing Sichuan peppercorns, and preserved mustard greens, it delivers an explosion of spicy and umami flavors.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the long beans and stir-fry for roughly 6-8 minutes, pressing them against the pan occasionally, until the skins are wrinkled and blistered. Remove beans and set aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the ground pork. Stir-fry until the pork is crispy and browned.
Add the minced garlic, ginger, dried red chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
Stir in the preserved mustard greens (Ya Cai) and cook for another minute.
Return the blistered beans to the pan. Add the Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and sugar.
Toss everything together rapidly over high heat for 1-2 minutes until the flavors are combined and the liquid has evaporated. Serve hot.

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