Dry Fried Green Beans with Pork

Name: Dry Fried Green Beans with Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed; 4 oz ground pork; 2 tbsp neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola); 2 tsp doubanjiang (Sichuan chili bean paste); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 2 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 4 dried red chilies (optional)

A Sichuan classic where green beans are blistered in a dry wok until wrinkled and tender, then tossed with savory ground pork, garlic, ginger, and chili bean paste for deep umami flavor.

35 minMediumServes 4220 cal/serving

ChineseSideStovetopStandardLow CarbLow-SodiumCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
4 oz ground pork
2 tbsp neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola)
2 tsp doubanjiang (Sichuan chili bean paste)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
4 dried red chilies (optional)

Instructions

1

Wash and thoroughly dry 1 lb trimmed fresh green beans. Damp beans will steam rather than blister.
2

Heat a wok or large cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add half the 2 tbsp neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola), then add the green beans in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, toss, and cook another 3-4 minutes, tossing occasionally, until beans are blistered and wrinkled in spots. Transfer to a plate.
3

Reduce heat to medium-high. Add the remaining neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola) to the wok. Add dried red chilies (optional) and stir 20 seconds, then add 4 oz ground pork and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
4

Push the pork to the sides of the wok. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp minced fresh ginger to the center and stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
5

Add 2 tsp doubanjiang (Sichuan chili bean paste) and stir it into the pork mixture. Stir-fry 1 minute until the paste darkens slightly.
6

Return the green beans to the wok. Add 2 tsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp granulated sugar. Toss everything together over high heat for 1 minute until the beans are coated and heated through.
7

Remove from heat, drizzle with 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, toss once more, and serve immediately.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for doubanjiang in Dry Fried Green Beans with Pork?

The entry for Dry Fried Green Beans with Pork calls for 2 tsp doubanjiang (Sichuan chili bean paste). In its place: Use gochujang or a chili-garlic sauce with a spoonful of miso stirred in for the fermented bean depth.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Dry Fried Green Beans with Pork?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Dry Fried Green Beans with Pork uses 4 oz ground pork.

How hot is Dry Fried Green Beans with Pork?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Dry Fried Green Beans with Pork comes from 2 tsp doubanjiang (Sichuan chili bean paste) and 4 dried red chilies (optional). For a milder plate, start with half the chili bean paste and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Dry Fried Green Beans with Pork keto-friendly?

A serving of Dry Fried Green Beans with Pork carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Does Dry Fried Green Beans with Pork contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tsp toasted sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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