Green Beans Wok-Tossed with Spicy Pork and a Slow Chilli Burn

Blanched green beans are wok-fried with seasoned minced pork, garlic-infused oil, rice wine, and spicy chilli oil.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 283.8 kcals 1135.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 6.6 grams 26.5 grams
Fat 22.1 grams 88.4 grams
Protein 11.7 grams 46.8 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2.5
ml
Cornflour
equivalent to ½ tsp
4
g
Sugar
equivalent to 1 tsp
CondimentsSauces
15
ml
Liquids
Meat
NutsSeeds
2
cloves
Garlic
peeled and squashed
1
pinch
Sea Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
45
ml
Vegetable Oil
equivalent to 3 tbsp
2.5
ml
Chilli Oil
to taste
Vegetables
450
g
Green Beans
tops trimmed and cut into 15cm lengths; can use long snake beans

Steps

  • Trim the bean tops and cut them into 15cm lengths.
  • Cook the beans in simmering salted water for two minutes.
  • Drain the beans and cool them under cold running water.
  • Mix minced pork with soy sauce, cornflour, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat 15ml of vegetable oil in a wok and stir-fry beans with salt for one minute.
  • Remove beans and reheat the wok with the remaining 30ml of oil and garlic cloves.
  • Discard the garlic and stir-fry the pork mixture for three minutes until dark.
  • Add the rice wine and chilli oil to the pork and stir through.
  • Return the beans to the wok and stir-fry briefly until well combined.
  • Serve the dish immediately with steamed rice.