fried pork with beans

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

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

Ingredients:

- 200g green beans, trimmed and snapped into 2-inch pieces

- 150g pork loin, thinly sliced and marinated in 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp starch, and a pinch of pepper for 10 minutes

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tbsp cooking oil

- Seasonings: 1 tbsp soy sauce, ½ tsp sugar, ½ tsp oyster sauce (optional), and a pinch of salt

Steps:

1. Prep the Beans: Blanch green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water. This ensures they stay crisp and cook faster.

2. Cook the Pork: Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry marinated pork until no longer pink (about 2-3 minutes). Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté Aromatics: Add a bit more oil to the wok. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds).

4. Combine and Season: Return pork to the wok. Add blanched beans, soy sauce, sugar, and oyster sauce. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until beans are tender-crisp and coated in sauce.

5. Finish and Serve: Taste and adjust salt if needed. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds (optional) and serve hot with rice.

Tips: For extra flavor, blanch beans with a pinch of salt. Adjust cooking time based on bean thickness—fresh, young beans cook faster. Enjoy this quick, delicious weeknight meal!