Dry-Fried Green Beans
Dry-Fried Green Beans, also known as 'Sichuan Dry-Fried Green Beans' (干煸四季豆), is a popular Chinese dish where green beans are stir-fried until blistered and slightly shriveled. The typical ingredients include green beans, ground pork, garlic, ginger, fermented black beans, and chili peppers, creating a savory, spicy, and umami-rich flavor profile. It originates from the Sichuan province of China and is a staple in Sichuan cuisine and Chinese-American restaurants.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderate in fat due to the stir-frying technique and often includes ground pork, but it's also a good source of dietary fiber and plant-based protein from the beans. A typical serving provides around 200-250 calories, with key nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin K | 45 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 750 IU |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The 'dry-frying' technique is unique as it cooks the beans in oil without water, concentrating their flavor and creating a distinctive wrinkled texture. Nutritionally, the high-heat cooking can help retain some heat-sensitive vitamins, and the dish is a flavorful way to increase vegetable intake.
