Hunting and Gathering
Chef: Christine Ha
Serves: 4 to 6
Prep time:15 min Cook Time: 15 min
Ingredients:
1 tsp toasted Sichuan peppercorns, 1/2 left whole and 1/2 crushed
6 dried chili peppers
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp minced ginger
2 stalks scallion, thinly sliced
1 lb green beans, trimmed
1 tsp granulated sugar
Directions:
1. Make sauce: in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, heat 2 tbsp oil and toast whole peppercorns and dried chili until fragrant, stirring frequently. Stir in garlic, ginger, and scallion; sauté until fragrant.
2. Cook green beans: preheat oven to broil. In a large bowl, toss green beans with oil to coat; season with salt and pepper. Arrange on parchment lined baking sheet and broil until charred, approximately 2 to 5 minutes.
3. To serve, toss beans with chili oil, add sugar and remaining 1/2 crushed peppercorns.