This is the best way to eat green beans. My daughter doesn’t usually like green beans but she will eat these. It’s one of our favourite dishes to order when eating at a Chinese restaurant but it’s quick and easy to make at home. By keeping the basic sauces on hand, you’ll always be ready to cook delicious meals to eat well and save money.

The chilis can be omitted, if you don’t want it to be spicy or can be substituted with crushed red chili flakes or your favourite chili oil.

Makes 3-4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, tips removed and cut into 3 inch pieces
3 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
8 ounces ground pork
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, grated
2-5 whole dried chili
1 teaspoon sesame seed oil

For the Sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon ShaoHsing wine
1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients.
In a wok or large frying pan on medium/high heat, add cooking oil and green beans. Let char and blister for a minute or two. Add 2 tablespoons water (adding more if necessary), cover and cook for 4-5 minutes until green beans are tender and liquid has evaporated. Remove the green beans and set aside.
Remove any remaining liquid and dry the wok before continuing. Add the pork and stir fry until cooked through. Push the meat to the side.
Add a tablespoon cooking oil, garlic, ginger, chili peppers and cook for a minute or until fragrant.
Return the beans and add the sauce. Stir until well combined.
Turn off the heat. Drizzle with sesame oil. Transfer to a platter and serve with rice.

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5 from 2 votes