Gan bian si ji dou (Sichuan dry-fried green beans)

Method

1. 1 Remove the strings from the green beans, cut them into 6 cm pieces, and let them drain completely.
2. 2 Heat oil until very hot, then add the tofu and pan-fry for 6 minutes until the skin wrinkles and is slightly browned. Remove from the pan.
3. 3 Drain off excess oil, then sauté Sichuan dried chili peppers with Sichuan peppercorns for 30 seconds until fragrant and spicy.
4. 4 Add minced garlic, ginger, and pickled mustard greens and stir-fry for 1 minute.
5. 5 Return the beans to the pan, season with soy sauce, sugar, and salt, stir quickly for 2 minutes over high heat, then turn off the heat.