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Twice Fried Beans (or as we call them, Hot Beans)

Twice Fried Beans (or as we call them, Hot Beans)

Photo by Deborah Dowd

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    Deborah Dowd's Notes:

    My family loves Chinese food and we found a version of this recipe in a newspaper years ago, and have perfected it. It is probably the most requested dish I make.

Serves 6

1 1/2 pound fresh green beans with ends removed Ask a question about this ingredient

1 pound reduced fat bulk pork sausage Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup brown bean paste Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon sugar or Splenda Ask a question about this ingredient

juice of 1 lime Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon chili and garlic paste (Add 1/4 tsp. at a time until you get to the spiciness you like) Ask a question about this ingredient

3 cups vegetable or peanut oil for frying Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. Heat oil until a cube of bread browns easily, but doesn't burn.

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  2. In several batches, fry beans until skins blister, but don't let them brown. Remove from hot oil and drain on paper towels.

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  3. In several batches, fry beans until skins blister, but don't let them brown. Remove from hot oil and drain on paper towels.

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  4. Meanwhile brown the sausage in a pan, breaking up the meat, until all pink is gone.

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  5. Add brown bean paste, sugar , lime juice and chili paste to taste (my family likes hot, but you may not want yours quite so hot).

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  6. Once sauce is the way you like it, stir in the beans and keep hot until serving.

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