Stir-Fried Long Beans with Pork
豇豆豆角炒肉肉 · pan chinese cuisine
An easy version of the classic Chinese long bean stir-fry, with the beans cooked straight in the pan — the author is emphatic that no blanching is needed.
Marisol VegaFirst-gen Mexican American mom of three trying to finally write down my abuela's recipes before I forget them. Slow-cooked pozole Sunday regular here. Ask me about mole shortcuts!Nutrition & allergens
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Per serving (4 servings)
- Energy (kcal)
- Unknown
- Protein (g)
- Unknown
- Fat (g)
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- Carbs (g)
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- Sodium (mg)
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salt盐
to taste
1.8 oz
3.53 oz
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Techniques you'll use
- Stir-frying ↗
Cook small pieces in stages, then bring them together while their textures are distinct.
- Simmering (dun) ↗
Gentle low-heat cooking in liquid until flavors merge and meat softens.
Steps
- 1
Step 1
Slice the pork into thin shreds, cut the scallion into sections, and mince the bird's eye chilies.
✅ Done when: All ingredients are cut and arranged, ready to stir-fry.
- 2
Step 2
Rinse the long beans and cut them into sections. Do not blanch them.
✅ Done when: The beans are clean and cut into even sections.
Heat a slightly generous amount of oil in the pan. When hot, add the shredded pork and stir-fry until it changes color.
✅ Done when: The pork shreds have turned from pink to opaque, no longer raw-looking.
- 4
Step 4
Add the chilies and scallion.
✅ Done when: The aromatics are mixed in and fragrant.
Add the long beans, soy sauce, and salt, and stir-fry briefly.
✅ Done when: The beans are evenly coated with the sauce and oil.
- 6
Step 6
Pour in a bowl of water and give everything a few stirs.
✅ Done when: The liquid is bubbling gently around the ingredients.
Simmer for about four to five minutes, until the water is nearly absorbed. Taste a bean to check it is cooked through.
✅ Done when: The liquid is mostly gone and the beans taste tender and fully cooked.
- 8
Step 8
Plate and serve.
✅ Done when: The dish is plated and ready to eat.