Dry Fried String Beans

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A flavorful dry stir fry of string beans with aromatic vegetables and ground pork.

00:05:00 total

Serves 2

medium

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Ingredients

  1. string beans - 1 pound (topped and tailed)
  2. neutral vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons (for coating)
  3. salt - 1 teaspoon (for seasoning)
  4. ground pork - 1/2 pound (for flavor)
  5. Sichuan peppercorn - 1 teaspoon (for aroma)
  6. garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
  7. ginger - 1 teaspoon (minced)
  8. preserved mustard greens - 1/4 cup (for flavor)
  9. sugar - 1 teaspoon (to balance flavors)
  10. MSG - 1/2 teaspoon (optional for flavor enhancement)
  11. scallions - 2 (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Prepare String Beans: Coat string beans with oil and salt, then arrange in a single layer.
  2. Broil String Beans: Broil string beans for about 5 minutes until slightly charred.
  3. Cook Aromatics: In a hot pan, add oil, Sichuan peppercorns, and ground pork. Cook until pork is browned.
  4. Add Aromatics: Add garlic, ginger, and preserved mustard greens, stirring to combine.
  5. Combine with String Beans: Add broiled string beans, salt, sugar, and MSG. Stir fry for another 15 seconds.
  6. Finish with Scallions: Add scallions and toss everything together for a final minute.
  7. Serve: Plate the dry fried string beans and serve immediately.

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