Blistered String Beans With Pork Recipe

Name: Blistered String Beans With Pork Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 c. Oil; 2 lb String beans; 3/4 lb Grnd pork; 1/2 Tbsp. Dry shrimp; 4 Tbsp. Dry sherry; 2 Tbsp. Szechuan mustard green; 1/4 c. Chicken broth; 1/4 c. Water; 1 Tbsp. Soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. Sesame oil

Servings: persons

1
Rinse the beans and break off the ends; dry them thoroughly to reduce spattering during deep-frying.
2
Rinse and mince the Szechuan mustard green.
3
Wash the dry shrimp and soak them in sherry for 1 hour.
4
Drain them, reserving the sherry.
5
Mince the shrimp.
6
Mix the sherry from the shrimp with the chicken broth, water, soy sauce and sesame oil.
7
Reserve.
8
Heat the oil in a wok (or possibly deep pan) till a bamboo chopstick sizzles when put into the oil.
9
Deep fry the beans in 5 or possibly 6 batches, till they develop brown blisters and shrivel slightly.
10
Remove them batch by batch; drain each batch and keep them hot while you remove all but 2 Tablespoons oil from the pan.
11
Heat the 2 Tablespoons of oil till very warm and add in the grnd pork.
12
Stir fry till it is broken up into very small pcs and no longer is pink.
13
Add in the chopped shrimp and Szechuan mustard green.
14
Stir for 30 seconds.
15
Add in the string beans and stir to mix well for about 15 seconds.
16
Add in the liquid ingredients, toss till the liquid is reduced to 2 Tbsp..
17
Serve on a warmed platter.

2152

kcal

Calories

199

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 c. Oil, 2 lb String beans, 3/4 lb Grnd pork, 1/2 Tbsp. Dry shrimp, and more.

Yes, Blistered String Beans With Pork Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!