Easy Stir-Fried Pork With String Beans Recipe

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Shao Z.
Shao Zhi Zhong is a contributing writer at Serious Eats.
Shao Z.
Shao Zhi Zhong is a Chinese-born and Philadelphia-raised food writer and recipe developer who specializes in Chinese home cooking. She's also a web designer.
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Updated Mar. 06, 2019
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Simple stir-fried pork with snappy green beans is a great weeknight meal. Shao Z.

Pork loves sweet, snappy counterparts—think pulled pork and cole slaw, or pork chops with sautéed apples. Maybe that's why pork and beans are such a classic Chinese combination. In this version, I use sliced marinated pork loin stir-fried very quickly with some blanched green beans, all flavored with ginger, garlic, and a simple marinade. It comes together in just about the same time that it takes to steam a batch of rice, making this a perfect weeknight meal.

Why this recipe works:

  • A simple marinade with salt, soy sauce, wine, sugar, oil, and cornstarch helps the meat stay tender, juicy, and flavorful, with improved browning characteristics.
  • Blanching the beans in advance and stir-frying in batches helps maximize heat and flavor in the wok.
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Recipe Facts

4.8

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Active:10 mins
Total:40 mins
Serves:2 to 3 servings

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  • 1/2poundpork loin, sliced into strips less then a quarter inch thick

  • Kosher salt

  • 1/4teaspoonsugar

  • 1/8teaspoongroundwhite pepper

  • 1/2teaspoonShaoxing wine

  • 1/2teaspoonsoy sauce

  • 1teaspoonplus3tablespoonsvegetable oil, divided

  • 1/2teaspooncornstarch

  • 12盎司string beans, ends trimmed

  • One(1/4-inch)sliceoffresh ginger

  • 4 mediumcloves garlic, finely minced(about4teaspoons)

  • Steamed white ricefor serving

Directions

  1. Place the pork in a large bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, sugar, ground white pepper, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon oil, and cornstarch. Mix well and transfer to refrigerator for 30 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil in a wok over high heat. Add the string beans and cook for 1 minute. Remove the strain beans to a colander and rinse under cold running water until cooled. Allow excess water to drain while pork marinates. Dry wok with paper towels.

  3. 当准备做饭,烧热2汤匙的油在the wok over high heat until smoking. Add the ginger. Cook for 30 seconds and then remove and discard the ginger. Add the pork and spread it out with in a single layer. Cook without moving until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Continue to cook, stirring, until almost cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

  4. Heat remaining tablespoon oil over high heat until smoking. Shake off any excess water from the string beans and add them to the wok. Season lightly with salt and cook, stirring, until tender, about 1 minute. Return pork to the wok and add the minced garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a serving platter immediately and serve with white rice.

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)
395 Calories
22g Fat
26g Carbs
24g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2 to 3
Amount per serving
Calories 395
% Daily Value*
Total Fat22g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol60mg 20%
Sodium297mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein24g
Vitamin C 12mg 61%
钙65毫克 5%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 460mg 10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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