Sweet and Sour Long Beans Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sour Long Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups long grain rice; 3 1/2 cups water or stock; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger; 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1/4 pound ground pork; 1 1/2 pounds yard long beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces (regular green beans can be substituted)

Servings: persons

2 cups long grain rice
3 1/2 cups water or stock
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/4 pound ground pork
1 1/2 pounds yard long beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces (regular green beans can be substituted)

1
To cook the rice: Place the rice and water in a glass-measuring cup large enough to hold them or any microwave safe bowl.
2
The rice expands a lot during cooking, so choose a container large enough to accommodate the final product.
3
Microwave on high, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
4
Microwave on medium-low, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
5
Do not stir the rice at any time during the cooking process.
6
Season with salt and fluff with a fork just before serving.
7
To prepare long beans: In a small non-reactive bowl, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, lime juice and brown sugar, stir until completely mixed.
8
In a large skillet or wok pan, heat oil over medium high heat.
9
Add pork and cook until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes.
10
Add the beans and toss until well coated.
11
Cook 7 to 10 minutes or until beans are almost cooked.
12
Increase heat to high, add the sauce and cook until sauce reduces and thickens, about 5 to 6 minutes.
13
Serve immediately over hot rice.

796

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 cups long grain rice, 3 1/2 cups water or stock, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Sour Long Beans 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.

Sweet and Sour Long Beans

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