dry-fried string beans

17 Pinches
Upper Arlington, OH
Updated on Jan 12, 2014

Another gem from our Hong Kong connection

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stir-Fry
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds green beans, fresh
  • 1 cup peanut oil
  • 1/2 pound ground lean pork
  • 10 - hot dried red peppers crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 1/4 teaspoon msg (optional)

How To Make dry-fried string beans

  • Step 1
    1. Wash the beans under running water and cut or pinch off tips of the beans from both ends. Leave them whole unless they are too long. Dry beans on a paper towel.
  • Step 2
    2. Heat the oil in the wok or skillet until it smokes. Add the beans and cook over high heat stirring or turning frequently, until they are wrinkled and lightly browned about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and set aside.
  • Step 3
    3. Pour off all but 2 Tbl. of the oil. add the pork and the peppers and stir over high heart breaking up the lumps until the pork cooks and no pink shows about 2 to 3 minutes. Add soy sauce and stir in until well mixed.
  • Step 4
    4. Put string beans back into the pan, add the sugar salt and wine(You would add the MSG here, but I don't use it because I am allergic). Stir until well mixed.

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Culture: Asian
Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Stir-Fry

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