Pickled Sour and Spicy Green Beans
A traditional Chinese recipe for making crisp, sour, and spicy pickled green beans.
Story
These pickled sour and spicy green beans are a classic, crunchy side dish beloved in Chinese cuisine. The fermentation and pickling process creates a tantalizing tang that perfectly balances the fiery kick of the chilies, making it an irresistible accompaniment to rich meals.
Ingredients
green beans
as needed
small chili peppers
as needed
salt
as needed
rice washing water
as needed
Instructions
1
Step 1
Wash the green beans and place them into a container; add chili peppers, salt, and rice rinse water. The green beans can be left uncut.
2
Step 2
Seal for one week.
3
Step 3
After one week, it is done.