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Dry-fried green beans

From the video “How to Make Sichuan Dry Fried Green Beans (Recipe) 干煸四季豆” by Omnivore's Cookbook. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Omnivore's Cookbook. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~50 min
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Serves
~4
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Cost
~$4.11*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$11.89* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
14

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, soy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$12.33*for the batch in the video
~$4.11*per serving

You save about ~$11.89* per serving (74% less*) than ordering it out — ~$35.67* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

4 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 5 predicted from typical costs · not priced: shaoxing wine, sichuan pickled mustard greens, sichuan peppercorns, ground meat, dried chili pepper

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 4 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving152 kcal · 8% of 2,000
Fat11 g14%
Saturated fat0.8 g4%
Sodium228 mg10%
Carbohydrate11 g4%
Fiber3.2 g11%
Total sugars5 gno daily value
Added sugars1.1 g2%
Protein2.8 g6%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+10 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−5 of 20
  • Sodium−13 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−3 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 9 of 12 ingredient lines (68% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt. Not matched to nutrient data: Sichuan pickled mustard greens, Sichuan peppercorns, ground meat. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • wok
  • spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • bowls

What the video didn’t say

  • servings not stated
  • total cooking time not explicitly stated
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Dry-fried green beans

What makes Omnivore's Cookbook's Dry-fried green beans recipe and technique special?

Omnivore's Cookbook's take on Dry-fried green beans focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Slow roasting until charred prevents soggy beans, the dish's core texture. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Dry-fried green beans at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Dry-fried green beans recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Dry-fried green beans ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Dry-fried green beans can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Omnivore's Cookbook's Dry-fried green beans?

This recipe utilizes approximately 14 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Dry-fried green beans?

The official cooking video by Omnivore's Cookbook is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.