Chinese Long Beans with Minced Pork and Ginger

Name: Chinese Long Beans with Minced Pork and Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces ground pork; 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1 pound long beans, cut into 3-inch lengths, or green beans, halved crosswise; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine or sake; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Servings: persons

6 ounces ground pork
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 pound long beans, cut into 3-inch lengths, or green beans, halved crosswise
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine or sake
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

1
In a small bowl, mix the pork with the soy sauce and half of the garlic and ginger.
2
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the beans until just tender, 3 minutes.
3
Drain and rinse under cold water.
4
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil until shimmering.
5
Add the pork and cook over moderately high heat, stirring and breaking up the clumps with a wooden spoon, until just cooked through, 2 minutes; transfer the pork to a plate.
6
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil and the shallot to the skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 2 minutes.
7
Add the remaining garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes.
8
Add the beans and rice wine, season with salt and pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
9
Add the pork and any accumulated juices and stir-fry until the beans have softened, 3 minutes.
10
Stir in the vinegar, season with salt and pepper and serve.

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces ground pork, 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Chinese Long Beans with Minced Pork and Ginger falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!