These are one of my favorite things to get at Chinese restaurants, especially Sichuan style. This evening (2024-10-03) I made something that was similar (or at least tasted good), so thought I would try to write it up.
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a couple tablespoons of oil [1], then add a couple of handfuls of trimmed green beans [2].
Add salt, black pepper, chili powder, a little cumin, and some of the toasted sesame + ginger seasoning.
Cook for maybe 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add a quarter cup of water to steam the beans. Cook for another 5 minutes or so.
Add a splash of soy sauce and some sriracha. Cook for a couple more minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
I thought this turned out pretty good since it was flavorful and the beans still had a little bite.
Some other things that could be added or substituted:
- white pepper
- garlic (add toward end of recipe (after water evaporates) to reduce the chance of burning)
1: Avocado oil is neutral and has a high smoke point, so that's what I used. 2: Costco sells a big bag of organic green beans that are already trimmed, which is super convenient.