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Stir-Fried String Beans with Shredded Pork

 Stir-Fried String Beans with Shredded Pork is a homestyle Chinese dish that’s flavorful, colorful, and quick to prepare. Tender strips of pork are stir-fried with crisp, slightly sweet string beans and savory seasonings, making it a perfect pairing with steamed rice. It’s a classic in Northern and home-style Chinese cooking.


🧄 Ingredients (2–3 servings)

Main:

  • 200g (about 7 oz) lean pork (tenderloin or pork loin)

  • 250g (about 9 oz) string beans (green beans or yardlong beans)

For Pork Marinade:

  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (Chinese cooking wine)

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

For Stir-Fry Seasoning:

  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce

  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)

  • 1–2 tablespoons water or stock

Aromatics:

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 slices ginger

  • 1 fresh chili (optional), sliced for heat

Cooking Oil:

  • About 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

🔪 Preparation Steps

1. Prepare the Pork

  • Slice pork into thin shreds (about matchstick thickness).

  • In a small bowl, mix pork with marinade ingredients (light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, salt, white pepper, cornstarch, and oil).

  • Let marinate for at least 10 minutes to make it tender and flavorful.

2. Prepare the String Beans

  • Wash and trim both ends of the beans.

  • Cut into 4–5 cm (about 2-inch) lengths.

  • Optional: For quicker cooking, you can blanch beans in boiling water for 1–2 minutes, then drain and set aside.

3. Stir-Fry the Pork

  • Heat a wok over high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil.

  • When hot, add pork shreds and stir-fry quickly until they turn pale (about 1–2 minutes).

  • Remove from the wok and set aside.

4. Cook the Beans

  • In the same wok, add another tablespoon oil.

  • Add ginger slices and garlic, stir until fragrant.

  • Add string beans and stir-fry over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes (or until slightly wrinkled and tender-crisp).

  • If needed, sprinkle a tablespoon of water to help them cook through.

5. Combine and Season

  • Return pork to the wok.

  • Add light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and a splash of water or stock.

  • Stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes until everything is well coated and heated through.

  • Taste and adjust salt if necessary.

6. Serve

  • Remove from heat and plate immediately.

  • Best enjoyed hot with steamed rice.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve alongside plain white rice and a light soup for a balanced meal.

  • This dish also works well in a lunchbox as it reheats nicely.

✅ Tips for Success

  • Cut pork across the grain for extra tenderness.

  • Blanching the beans first reduces stir-fry time and keeps them bright green.

  • Use high heat for the pork to lock in juices quickly.

🧡 Why This Dish is Loved

  • Simple ingredients, big flavor

  • A mix of tender meat and crisp vegetables

  • Quick to make — perfect for busy weeknights

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