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Stir-Fried String Beans with Minced Pork
This classic Sichuan-inspired stir-fry features crisp, blistered string beans tossed with savory minced pork, aromatic garlic, ginger, and dried chilies. The beans are fried until lightly wrinkled and tender, creating a rich texture that pairs perfectly with steamed rice. Quick, flavorful, and satisfying, it's a popular everyday Chinese home-style dish.
- Total
- 20 minutes
Quick Recipe Summary
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Category
- Chinese Recipes
- Method
- Stir-fry
- Total Time
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Average
- Main Ingredient
- String Beans
About This Recipe
This classic Sichuan-inspired stir-fry features crisp, blistered string beans tossed with savory minced pork, aromatic garlic, ginger, and dried chilies. The beans are fried until lightly wrinkled and tender, creating a rich texture that pairs perfectly with steamed rice. Quick, flavorful, and satisfying, it's a popular everyday Chinese home-style dish.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ready in about 20 minutes, so it can fit into a busy cooking day.
- Breaks the method into manageable steps instead of assuming you already know the technique.
- Helpful for practicing timing, heat control, and the order of adding ingredients.
- Shows a practical way to cook pork with clear preparation and cooking cues.
- Gives the dish a clear mildly spicy flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
Ingredients
- 400 grams String Beans
- 150 grams Minced Pork
- 6 Dried Red Chilies
- 1 bunch Green Onion
- 1 piece Ginger
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Chicken Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- For garnish White Sesame Seeds
Ingredient Notes
These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust.
String Beans
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Minced Pork
Pork brings savory depth and works well with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and vegetables.
Dried Red Chilies
Chilies or peppers add aroma, color, and heat; adjust the amount to fit your table.
bunch Green Onion
Scallions add freshness and are useful both as an aromatic base and as a finishing flavor.
Ingredients & Techniques Used in This Recipe
These guides explain the key sauces, ingredients, and cooking techniques used in this recipe, so you can understand the dish instead of only following steps.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all ingredients. Wash the string beans thoroughly, trim the ends, and break them into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Heat enough oil in a wok and add the string beans.
Step 3
Fry the beans until they become slightly wrinkled, tender, and lightly browned. Remove and drain excess oil.
Step 4
Break the dried chilies into segments. Slice the garlic, julienne the ginger, and chop the green onion.
Step 5
Heat a small amount of oil in the wok. Add the minced pork and stir-fry until cooked through. Add the green onion, ginger, garlic, and dried chilies, then cook until fragrant.
Step 6
Return the fried string beans to the wok. Season with sugar, chicken seasoning, and salt. Stir-fry until everything is evenly coated and well combined.
Step 7
Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with white sesame seeds if desired.
Step 8
Serve hot with steamed rice.
Cooking Tips
- Frying the string beans first creates the signature wrinkled texture and deep flavor. Be sure the beans are fully cooked before serving. Adjust the number of dried chilies according to your preferred spice level, and garnish with sesame seeds for added aroma and texture.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
- Add a light soup or cold vegetable side if the stir-fry is salty, spicy, or saucy.
- Keep rice or noodles ready before cooking because stir-fries are best served immediately.
Recipe Card
This classic Sichuan-inspired stir-fry features crisp, blistered string beans tossed with savory minced pork, aromatic garlic, ginger, and dried chilies. The beans are fried until lightly wrinkled and tender, creating a rich texture that pairs perfectly with steamed rice. Quick, flavorful, and satisfying, it's a popular everyday Chinese home-style dish.
Ingredients
- 400 grams String Beans
- 150 grams Minced Pork
- 6 Dried Red Chilies
- 1 bunch Green Onion
- 1 piece Ginger
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Chicken Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- For garnish White Sesame Seeds
Method
- Prepare all ingredients. Wash the string beans thoroughly, trim the ends, and break them into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat enough oil in a wok and add the string beans.
- Fry the beans until they become slightly wrinkled, tender, and lightly browned. Remove and drain excess oil.
- Break the dried chilies into segments. Slice the garlic, julienne the ginger, and chop the green onion.
- Heat a small amount of oil in the wok. Add the minced pork and stir-fry until cooked through. Add the green onion, ginger, garlic, and dried chilies, then cook until fragrant.
- Return the fried string beans to the wok. Season with sugar, chicken seasoning, and salt. Stir-fry until everything is evenly coated and well combined.
- Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with white sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
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