fried pork with green beans

How to Stir-Fry Green Beans with Pork: A Complete Guide

Stir-fried green beans with pork is a quick, delicious dish loved for its crispy-tender beans and savory flavors. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to perfecting it.

Ingredients: 250g green beans (trimmed and blanched for 3 minutes), 150g pork (thinly sliced, marinated with 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp starch, and a pinch of pepper), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp soy sauce, and a pinch of sugar.

Steps:

1. Prep: Blanch green beans in boiling salted water until bright green (about 3 mins), then plunge into ice water to retain crunch. Drain and set aside.

2. Cook Pork: Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry pork until no longer pink, then remove.

3. Sauté Aromatics: Add garlic to the wok, stir-fry until fragrant (10-15 secs).

4. Combine: Return pork to the wok, add blanched beans, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Toss vigorously for 1-2 mins until evenly coated.

5. Serve: Dish immediately and enjoy with rice!

Tips: For extra flavor, add a dash of sesame oil or chili flakes. Blanching beans ensures they cook quickly without turning mushy. Adjust sauces to taste—this balance of salty, savory, and slight sweetness makes it a crowd-pleaser!