Szechuan-Style Green Beans with Roasted Cashews

Szechuan-Style Green Beans with Toasted Cashews is a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The green beans are cooked until crisp-tender and then tossed in a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, Chinese rice wine, sesame oil, and Szechuan peppercorns. The toasted cashews add a nice crunch and nutty flavor to the dish.

Szechuan-style green beans is a classic Chinese dish that is typically made with fresh green beans, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers. The dish is named after the Szechuan province in China, which is known for its spicy and flavorful cuisine. This recipe for Szechuan-style green beans with toasted cashews is a bit different from the traditional dish, but it is just as delicious and easy to make.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground Szechuan peppercorns

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, Chinese rice wine, cornstarch, water, sugar, sesame oil, and Szechuan peppercorns.
2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the sauce to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened and the green beans are coated, about 1 minute.
4. In a small skillet, toast the cashews over medium heat until fragrant and golden brown, about 3 minutes.
5. Add the cashews to the green beans and toss to combine.
6. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The cornstarch in the sauce helps to thicken it and coat the green beans evenly.
• The sesame oil adds a nice nutty flavor to the dish.
• The Szechuan peppercorns add a bit of spice and complexity to the dish.