Szechwan Long Green Beans
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse
1 tablespoon peanut oil
4 ounces mild red chilies
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound long green beans, blanched
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Emeril's Essence seasoning, recipe follows

In a wok heat the peanut oil. When the oil is hot, saute the chilies and garlic. Add the blanched beans. Stir in the oyster sauce and water. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with black pepper. Mound the green beans in the center of a platter. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the top. Garnish with parsley and Essence.

Emeril?s ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also known as Bayou Blast) 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Yield

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Yield: about 2/3 cup

Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

Recipe Summary
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
User Rating:5 Stars

Episode#: EE2340
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