Dried broad beans sugar
Cumin powder Chili powder
Pepper powder Salt
Vegetable oil
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Step 1

Soak dried broad beans in water for two hours, take them out, and drain the water. They must be very dry, otherwise they will burst into oil when fried, which is extremely dangerous. Can't stop the strange flavored beans ~ homemade Chongqing style snacks Illustration of how to do it 2

Step 2

Add oil to the pan and fry broad beans until crispy. I can't stop the strange-flavored beans ~ Illustration of homemade Chongqing-style snacks 3

Step 3

Put a little water in a non-stick pan, add sugar, and boil the syrup over low heat. At this point mix in salt, a pinch of cumin, Sichuan peppercorns and chili powder. Can't stop the strange flavored beans ~ homemade Chongqing style snacks Illustration of how to do it 4

Step 4

When the syrup simmers until it turns slightly red, pour in the mixed flour and mix quickly, then pour in the fried broad beans so that each bean is coated with the seasoning. Let cool and the beans will be crispy. Cooking tips for strange-flavored beans

If you don’t like to eat broad bean shells, soak them in water, remove the broad bean shells and then fry them. It’s another taste again. I also prefer to eat this shell, so every time I make it, I make it with the shell. The layers seem to be richer. You can remove the shell or not as you like.