Broad Beans (Fava Beans) Stir-Fried With Szechuan Pepper

• 400 g broad beans, podded
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon szechwan pepper, ground
• 1 teaspoon caster sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili bean paste or 1 tablespoon chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

1. Cook broad beans in simmering salted water for 4 minutes.
2. Drain, reserving a ladleful of cooking water.
3. Refresh the beans under cold running water and drain again.
4. Gently shell beans.
5. Heat oil in a wok over high heat, add beans and toss for 1 minute.
6. Add szechuan pepper, sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, vinegar and bean paste, tossing well.
7. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the bean cooking water and cook for 2 minutes, tossing over high heat.
8. The beans should be tender and lightly coated with the sauce.
9. Serve scattered with sesame seeds.

broad beans, vegetable oil, szechwan pepper, caster sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, rice vinegar, chili bean paste, sesame seeds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broad-beans-fava-beans-stir-fried-with-szechuan-pepper-111232 (may not work)